Ok, I went ahead and took some pics in the process...
My exterior moulding broke a few months ago due to road debris, and the inner moulding took some damage, so I bough the new parts finally to replace them.
SInce I had no exterior moulding, I started by removing the inner moulding...
no big deal...
The new inner moulding with the 7 plastic tabs, and the old one. Notice there is an 8th tab (not shown) that clips on the marked hole. This tab comes attached to the exterior moulding.
The new inner moulding in place...
The new exterior moulding in place, just apply some pressure, so the tabs can clip into the holes.
NOTE: Be careful if you need to remove the exterior moulding, since the tabs can easily break. Start from the top, and work your way down...
Read through this thread and am a little confused. Is the top trim reusable? If the mount comes with new clips can I use my old trim piece? The weatherstripping on mine is torn and I’m looking to replace it.
'A' PILLAR WINDSHIELD RETAINING STRIP WEATHERSTRIPPING
The weatherstripping/rubber seal that is attached to the A Pillar Windshield Retaining Strip (PN: BB5Z-803145-AA is deteriorating and part of it has torn away and come off. It looks as though this weatherstripping is part of the retaining strip. Can I order the weatherstripping separately? If not, is it a critical piece? Am I in danger of letting water in and damaging the interior and other things? Thank you in advance for your help.
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Welcome to the Forum Darren.I bought the parts to do this replacement myself, passenger side trim flew off. The replacement parts came with a giant tube of auto glass Urethane Adhesive. Is this to go on the weatherstrip? Anyone have any idea how much to use and where I should apply it? thanks in advance.
Welcome to the Forum Darren.
Did you get the package from Ford? I'm asking because no one that has done the DIY ever mentioned getting a tube of adhesive.
Peter
My 2017 Sport were both cracked upon delivery. Arnold the body builder must have been the guy installing them that day. Both were cracked at the top and both had some factory glue added for adhesion. I think they are one of the most complicated over engineered trim pieces I have ever encountered. Not to worry, the drivers door pillar/keypad just started flapping in the air at 13k miles. Warranty covered but I just found a flat 2'' x 3'' piece of trim that is some kind of cover piece in the back seat after bringing home some of my daughters soccer team. I have not found where in the heck it goes yet!? The numbers on piece are 2449581 L >PP< and I am actually a pretty good car mechanic, but a bit embarrassed on this one.
Welcome to the forum barnsY90.
1. It's called the passenger side "A" pillar cover.
2. It would be best to take it to a dealer and let them fix it. Another good place would be a glass shop that knows what they are doing with windshields.
The plastic clips that hold this part down are known to break easily and cause noise. Some have even flown off in traffic.
Good Luck!
On my 2017 the a pillar trim flew off driving down the road of corse it’s not covered by the extended warranty. Why does an expensive car have cheap trim. Sounds like a recall to meOn the passenger side, the black plastic cover on the top is no longer latched. I can see that the plastic mounting piece has split. What's this thing called (or part number) and where's the best place online to buy it?
Thanks for your help.
No recall will be forthcoming. Recalls are issued for 'Safety' realted items. This has been going on since the 5th gen was introduced 10 years ago.On my 2017 the a pillar trim flew off driving down the road of corse it’s not covered by the extended warranty. Why does an expensive car have cheap trim. Sounds like a recall to me
I am having to go by my Safelite location as they did the replacement and BOTH A pillar trims are coming loose but are still attached.... for now.
Any luck with Safelite? I too had my '14 explorer windshield replaced a year or so ago by them. Passenger side A Pillar trim/cover just flew off on our way from central Michigan to Indianapolis. I had no idea these were an issue and that Safelite should have included new in the replacement.