Replacing plastic scuttle trim under wipers on 996

[NBTBRV8]

My plastic scuttle trim under the wipers has faded (no I'm not in the UK!), so I have bought a new one. Has anyone had any experience in replacing these, can you do it without pulling the bonnet off?

Thanks.

[rog007]

NBTBRV8 said:

My plastic scuttle trim under the wipers has faded (no I'm not in the UK!), so I have bought a new one. Has anyone had any experience in replacing these, can you do it without pulling the bonnet off?

Thanks.

Sure it can't be brought back to life with some tlc and top-drawer trim dressing?

[NBTBRV8]

Nope, it is faded plastic and they are cheap enough to buy anyway.

[fioran0]

easy enough to do with the bonnet still in place though it does require a bit of wiggling and some work with the bonnet closed and some open. remove the plastic trim trays inside the bonnet (battery and two side pieces) then just pop off both wiper arms and undo the three screws (one in the middle hidden by wiper arm, and two at the front of the scuttle panel.
disconnect the water hose for the windscreen washers (careful not to lose the plastic filter piece thats up inside the part that remains attached to the scuttle) then just lift it up and out towards the windscreen.
you need to bend it wiggle it a bit so if you have a spare helper it will make it easier though i managed fine by myself.

as haynes would say..... refit is a reversal of removal.

[NBTBRV8]

fioran0 said:

easy enough to do with the bonnet still in place though it does require a bit of wiggling and some work with the bonnet closed and some open. remove the plastic trim trays inside the bonnet (battery and two side pieces) then just pop off both wiper arms and undo the three screws (one in the middle hidden by wiper arm, and two at the front of the scuttle panel.
disconnect the water hose for the windscreen washers (careful not to lose the plastic filter piece thats up inside the part that remains attached to the scuttle) then just lift it up and out towards the windscreen.
you need to bend it wiggle it a bit so if you have a spare helper it will make it easier though i managed fine by myself.

as haynes would say..... refit is a reversal of removal.

Thanks, I also bought the seal which the parts list recommended. I presume it isn't glued/bonded in any way?The two at the front of the panel are these the ones under the covers on the outer corners?

[fioran0]

the seal is a PITA to put on, its just press fit but you need to work in in along the edge. expect to swear a bit and wear your finger nail out pressing it on.
no glue or bonding required. the 997 changed to an integrated seal.

your question ref the two at the front... do you mean the screws?
if so then yes, they are down near the battery in the space you open up when you remove the plastic panels. if you look on the new bit you will see the holes for them to give you an idea of where you are looking for removal. you will also see a circular clip piece here too, that clips in the water tube.

Edited by fioran0 on Monday 13th June 17:32

[Zeek]

Mine had completely faded - light grey patches, and almost white in parts. I tried a bit of some trim care gel stuff on it and it came up like brand new - still looks new 6 months on. Took 5 minutes!

[X-UFO]

Mine was a very light shade of grey.

I bought some FOREVER BLACK and did the whole panel in ten minutes.

That was a year and a half ago. It still looks like brand new.

Forever Black is amazing stuff. It's a plastic dye rather than a paint on job.

http://www.rollupandshine.com/forever-black-bumper...

I realise that doesn't help the OP who has already bought the panel but might help others looking at this thread.

[Glassman]

fioran0 said:

easy enough to do with the bonnet still in place though it does require a bit of wiggling and some work with the bonnet closed and some open. remove the plastic trim trays inside the bonnet (battery and two side pieces) then just pop off both wiper arms and undo the three screws (one in the middle hidden by wiper arm, and two at the front of the scuttle panel.
disconnect the water hose for the windscreen washers (careful not to lose the plastic filter piece thats up inside the part that remains attached to the scuttle) then just lift it up and out towards the windscreen.
you need to bend it wiggle it a bit so if you have a spare helper it will make it easier though i managed fine by myself.

as haynes would say..... refit is a reversal of removal.

This

Fairly easy to remove, sometimes the bonnet half way will give you the clearance you need to get past the wiper spindles.

[DanoS4]

I *HATE* to raise threads from the dead, but......


This seal you refer to. WITHOUT the seal (or a failed one), could water ingress occur?

I'm only asking as I'm troubleshooting this very issue (after already checking the water drains) - I'm now moving on the the windscreen seals and cowls.

I'm leaning towards this, as in a rain deluge yesterday, where the car was on the drive all day, my carpet next to the accelerator is damp.

Thoughts?

DAn

[edc]

There are 2 drain holes either side of the battery. They easily get covered by leaves and sludged up inside.

[LeighB]

X-UFO said:

Mine was a very light shade of grey.

I bought some FOREVER BLACK and did the whole panel in ten minutes.

That was a year and a half ago. It still looks like brand new.

Forever Black is amazing stuff. It's a plastic dye rather than a paint on job.

http://www.rollupandshine.com/forever-black-bumper...

I realise that doesn't help the OP who has already bought the panel but might help others looking at this thread.

Dan, great thread resurrection!

Tried some of the Forever Black today and fantastic results. Nice heads up X-UFO.

[mollytherocker]

Forever black is genuinly amazing stuff. I did my 993 engine cover about 4 years and its still shiny black!