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Best way to access Seal to Cowl without removing fender?

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Old 05-29-24, 09:03 AM
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Default Best way to access Seal to Cowl without removing fender?

I finally found the the correct push clips that were missing in my front passenger door jam near the fender. I believe they attach the Seal to Cowl #5 shown in the pics below to the fender. From the picture below you can see the top clip but not the two missing below it because the door is in the way. There just isn't enough room to allow enough leverage push them in. It seems the only way to do it is to remove the fender/bumper which is obviously a pita. I wonder if it is possible to just remove the rear fender bolts to move the fender just enough to access the holes for the push clips? Looking for any suggestions or tips. Thanks in advance.



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Old 05-29-24, 11:45 AM
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i may be mistaken, but i think to remove the fender you have to remove the side skirts. if it ain't broke, dont fix it.
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Originally Posted by weldthedif
i may be mistaken, but i think to remove the fender you have to remove the side skirts. if it ain't broke, dont fix it.
The problem is without the clips the rubber piece on the door and the fender rub making a horrible noise when opening. Eventually they will wear each other out. Better to fix now.
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