Wiper grommets the same?
Wiper grommets the same?
One of the wiper pivot-to-cowl cover grommets (aka "insulator" in MB-speak) was missing on my XF, so I just installed one. However it is too big (hole in the black plastic cowl cover is too small, as well as off-center). Could someone please look at your XF's and tell me:
1) Are both grommets installed on yours? Mine was missing on the driver's (US=left) side.
2) If you have a driver's side grommet, is it the same size as the other?
Here's a dark pic of the locations:
Thanks!
1) Are both grommets installed on yours? Mine was missing on the driver's (US=left) side.
2) If you have a driver's side grommet, is it the same size as the other?
Here's a dark pic of the locations:
Thanks!
Re: Wiper grommets the same?
Both of mine are missing, not worried about it really.
But I did just help another member install a new siren. I didn't see any difference in the right and left caps when I removed them. Going back on, I put a nice glob of black silicone on each one to keep them from coming off in the future.
James
But I did just help another member install a new siren. I didn't see any difference in the right and left caps when I removed them. Going back on, I put a nice glob of black silicone on each one to keep them from coming off in the future.
James
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Tpt1st (10-10-2022)
Re: Wiper grommets the same?
Originally Posted by LugNut
Mine was also missing one wiper-nut cap -- the MB replacement was $$, but fit great. But are your (and others?) rubber pivot-to-cowl grommets missing (too)?
I had to purchase a nut cover as well, it was $7. but worth it.
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Tpt1st (10-10-2022)
Re: Wiper grommets the same?
OK -- thanks! Sounding like a last-second installation problem at the factory -- they didn't mold the hole in the cowl cover correctly.
I just put the new grommet under the wiper arm (and on top of the cowl cover), and reinstalled the wiper arm. _If_ I drove the XF in the rain, a lot, the new grommet would fall apart over time. Not likely to happen ...
I just put the new grommet under the wiper arm (and on top of the cowl cover), and reinstalled the wiper arm. _If_ I drove the XF in the rain, a lot, the new grommet would fall apart over time. Not likely to happen ...
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Re: Wiper grommets the same?
Originally Posted by 32krazy!
i think it goes back father than your model yr! i looked at my 2002 slk32 and the driver side has no grommet or nut cap. pass side has both
I have no grommets, and it came with no caps-I bought those 2 years ago.
I'll find a suitable replacment for the grommets and let you know. Another mission!
Re: Wiper grommets the same?
Here's the parts that work, except for the left/driver's side grommet:
Wiper pivot-to-cowl grommet/seal/isolator, black (*** center/right pivot only ***)
MB 1708240098
DC 5101283AA
Wiper arm-to-pivot nut cap, black
MB 0008240249
DC 5101489AA
Good prices (MB-versions: $1.50 and $2.93) from Mike at OE Discount Parts
Wiper pivot-to-cowl grommet/seal/isolator, black (*** center/right pivot only ***)
MB 1708240098
DC 5101283AA
Wiper arm-to-pivot nut cap, black
MB 0008240249
DC 5101489AA
Good prices (MB-versions: $1.50 and $2.93) from Mike at OE Discount Parts
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Re: Wiper grommets the same?
Originally Posted by LugNut
Here's the parts that work, except for the left/driver's side grommet:
Wiper pivot-to-cowl grommet/seal/isolator, black (*** center/right pivot only ***)
MB 1708240098
DC 5101283AA
Wiper arm-to-pivot nut cap, black
MB 0008240249
DC 5101489AA
Good prices (MB-versions: $1.50 and $2.93) from Mike at OE Discount Parts
Wiper pivot-to-cowl grommet/seal/isolator, black (*** center/right pivot only ***)
MB 1708240098
DC 5101283AA
Wiper arm-to-pivot nut cap, black
MB 0008240249
DC 5101489AA
Good prices (MB-versions: $1.50 and $2.93) from Mike at OE Discount Parts
Re: Wiper grommets the same?
Originally Posted by LugNut
One of the wiper pivot-to-cowl cover grommets (aka "insulator" in MB-speak) was missing on my XF, so I just installed one. However it is too big (hole in the black plastic cowl cover is too small, as well as off-center). Could someone please look at your XF's and tell me:
1) Are both grommets installed on yours? Mine was missing on the driver's (US=left) side.
2) If you have a driver's side grommet, is it the same size as the other?
Here's a dark pic of the locations:
Thanks!
1) Are both grommets installed on yours? Mine was missing on the driver's (US=left) side.
2) If you have a driver's side grommet, is it the same size as the other?
Here's a dark pic of the locations:
Thanks!
Now we can see what you are talking about , I just used Picassa on it.
In the dark all Crossfire cowls look grey.
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Re: Wiper grommets the same?
my center nut cover (easy guys ) was missing, $7 to replace, then noticed my d/s grommit was missing too. Ive tried to pull the wiper off but all I could seem to manage to do was get the nut off (easy guys) and it seems like theres no way to remove the wiper arm...any help?
Re: Wiper grommets the same?
Loosen the nut until almost off. Spray some penetrating oil (PB Blaster, etc...) down around the splines. I had to use a battery terminal puller to get both of them off. I found them to be corroded (different metals) and caused them to be locked on and they were harder to get off than I expected. Both sides had caps on them so they didn't help at all.
Keep the nut on the shaft so you don't mushroom the threads on the shaft when using the terminal puller.
James
Keep the nut on the shaft so you don't mushroom the threads on the shaft when using the terminal puller.
James
Re: Wiper grommets the same?
Originally Posted by green-ghost
my center nut cover (easy guys ) was missing, $7 to replace, then noticed my d/s grommit was missing too. Ive tried to pull the wiper off but all I could seem to manage to do was get the nut off (easy guys) and it seems like theres no way to remove the wiper arm...any help?
I couldn't remove my wipers as well so I went to Advanced Auto to buy a battery terminal remover as James stated when I got there they sold a wiper puller so I bought that and it works perfectly. I think it was about $10. I use it all the time to remove the wiper arms when I treat the wiper cowl to restore the color. Pat
Re: Wiper grommets the same?
One of the wiper pivot-to-cowl cover grommets (aka "insulator" in MB-speak) was missing on my XF, so I just installed one. However it is too big (hole in the black plastic cowl cover is too small, as well as off-center). Could someone please look at your XF's and tell me:
1) Are both grommets installed on yours? Mine was missing on the driver's (US=left) side.
2) If you have a driver's side grommet, is it the same size as the other?
Here's a dark pic of the locations:
Thanks!
1) Are both grommets installed on yours? Mine was missing on the driver's (US=left) side.
2) If you have a driver's side grommet, is it the same size as the other?
Here's a dark pic of the locations:
Thanks!
Last edited by bluecoupe; 04-19-2013 at 06:53 PM.
Re: Wiper grommets the same?
But I appreciate it as I have two isolators on order.I will be fitting one soon I guess. I have a spare.
Part number, Chrysler #5101283AA
My dealer never bothers to call me when they are in, I have ordered parts and they have returned them to the warehouse, makes you wonder why they are in trouble.
Re: Wiper grommets the same?
Old post, LugNut hasn't posted for18 months. LOL
But I appreciate it as I have two isolators on order.I will be fitting one soon I guess. I have a spare.
Part number, Chrysler #5101283AA
My dealer never bothers to call me when they are in, I have ordered parts and they have returned them to the warehouse, makes you wonder why they are in trouble.
But I appreciate it as I have two isolators on order.I will be fitting one soon I guess. I have a spare.
Part number, Chrysler #5101283AA
My dealer never bothers to call me when they are in, I have ordered parts and they have returned them to the warehouse, makes you wonder why they are in trouble.