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Has anyone else had this happen? I tried to wash my windshield and it was spraying just at the bottom, so I looked at it when I stopped for gas. I was thinking the washer lost it's aim, but when I got to the passenger side, I noticed the trim was down below the window. I pulled it back up, but the rubber was creased pretty bad and I'm not sure it will recover. I'll look at it tomorrow as this happened Tuesday I should know by now if it's going to recover. If not the dealer can fix it. I just thought I'd see if anyone else has had this happen.

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It happens but is only a trim piece and not intended as a water seal. When mine falls below the bottom of the edge of the windshield I line it back up in place with a small plastic/nylon wedge tool. Anything else will likely tear or distort the shape of the trim piece. Noticed the gap on mine while doing my pre-delivery inspection when I purchased the truck new and my dealer changed it but it still happens on occasion.

 

When it did it again, I checked back with the dealer and they confirmed it is not intended as a water seal and will not result in water leaking into the cab of the truck. The plastic trim piece expands/collapses during temperature swings and while it may be considered unsightly, is considered normal.

TJay74 Senior Enthusiast

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Make sure to not push on that plastic trim piece as it is not a weight bearing piece.

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Mine is creased from the winshield in the two spots it folded under. I don't think it will go back fully, but if it does before I go back to the dealer great otherwise they can replace it. I've never messed with that area in anyway so not sure why it happened. The only thing I can think that would put pressure there is highway speeds and auto car wash.

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