Replaced the OEM plugs next to the wipers

[LAdrummer]

I’m not sure if any other owners have experienced this but the 18mm locking plugs next to the windshield wipers keep falling out. Not so locking after all. I replaced them with 7/8” plugs from of all places ACE Hardware (USA). The new plugs won’t pop out, won’t be lost, won’t frustrate me. I did have to bore an ever so slightly bigger diameter hole. The new plugs can be removed.
All the best,
MM

 

[INEOS OG]

Great fix. this has not been a problem for me but, well played.

 

[C-Mack]

Nice solution!!! I have not experienced any issues with them coming loose yet but I assume the plastic cowl/scuttle cover is the same part shared between both right LHD/RHD versions and the plastic plugs simply cover the holes for the unused wiper arm spindles locations? I haven't pulled the plugs out to inspect to see if there is anything behind them besides free air but will certainly keep this fix in mind if they ever decide to depart the vehicle. Either that, or I'll use a few dabs of black silicone on them now to hopefully keep them in place.

 

[Michael H.]

More info here -

Thread 'Hood Wiper Cowl Plugs'

Jun 5, 2024

Like many of you, one of my wiper cowl plugs went missing. I took the remaining cap and found the OE supplier. The caps are the identical size, but a glossy black vs. textured. Maybe someone out there can continue digging to find the textured version.

Now, the best part? $0.19 each, that’s right. Buy plenty of spares and use as Grenadier breadcrumbs on your next outing

Essentra Components
p/n 62PP068BG10B

Where I purchased...

• offender110
• hood
• Replies: 8
• Forum: INEOS Universal Parts List

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[Jiman01]

Posted this in the duplicate thread…..

These silicone versions have been working well also and go in without any mods. IIRC, the original recommendation from the forum was 19mm but I accidentally ordered the 18mm. The 18mm have stayed in place and were fussy enough to get in, I don’t think they’ll come out unless you get in there with a panel removal tool.

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