Screw Loose


TACHY

TACHY

GT Owner
Mark II Lifetime
Aug 4, 2006
497
Fort Myers, Florida
There are 8 black 1/2 inch phillips head screws with a double washer along the vertical edges of the rear glass, as seen from inside the clamshell, 4 on each side. I have noticed one has fallen out, ALL 7 of the others were loose! Car only with 4K miles. Suggest everyone get their screwdriver and tighten them. BTW, anyone know how I can find a replacement??
 
Here I thought this thread was going to be about me........
 
I saw the topic and I thought it was about me!:willy
 
Hey I resemble that thread tile..didn't know you cared.

try your Ford dealer.

I routinly tighten bolts, nuts and screws. They "just" work loose.
 
Here you go

The screws as described are a very short self tapping style that go into a cheesy plastic standoff that secures the window surround; they can only be barely snug as OEM and if you attempt to tighten them it will split the cheesy plastic standoff and the trim will need to be replaced. Now there is an extra washer on each screw “because” the screws are slightly to long and if you fail to use the extra washer when you install then they will poke a dimple outward on the visable surface around the window.

I have replaced them many times and during the process of replacing them with new I have sadly had some of the new pieces fail during the process.

IMO a very poor design… oh well having said this if you elect to replace the them I use a little oil on the screw and start the thread cutting process with them in my hand and “off” the gal so that once in place I can easily complete the task.

BTW the new trim does not include new hardware as the washers and the screws are sold separately.

If you replace the side trim you will need to remove the metal grills from the original and slide them onto the new piece and then using a hot iron or ? to melt the securing stem that secures them in place and if you replace the upper trim it and the center light use double stick tape as part of the process.

Takes care

Shadowman
 
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thanks Shadowman!
 
So funny to see this post. I was just about to post the same question. I removed the rubber plugs to check for tightness and found several of the screws are missing. The trim pieces don't seem loose so I was contemplating just leaving the screws out.
 
andymlow said:
So funny to see this post. I was just about to post the same question. I removed the rubber plugs to check for tightness and found several of the screws are missing. The trim pieces don't seem loose so I was contemplating just leaving the screws out.
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The upper trim within which are the rubber blanking plugs is secured with double stick tape, the screws, and then interlocked under the side trim pieces however the side pieces do not use any double stick tape.

Takes care

Shadowman
 
Thanks Shadowman for your expertise. Look forward to meeting you at the Rally>
 
TACHY said:
Thanks Shadowman for your expertise. Look forward to meeting you at the Rally>
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It remains my pleasure to share my experiences

See you soon

Shadowman
 
Does anyone know the part number for the screw and 2 washers? Im attempting to order a few. Thanks!
 
Try Torrie at Fastpartsnetwork - he'll probably have them, and if not, will know the numbers
 
Item Number MSRP Core Price Price
W700986S424 $1.50 $0.00 $1.05 each
SCREW AND LOCKWASHER

Item Number MSRP Core Price Price
44719S900 $2.00 $0.00 $1.40 each
WASHER – FLAT


Thanks Torrie!!
 
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I little tape over the screws might help. Or you could replace with Kip's carbon fiber surround. He uses a different type of screw to hold the panels in place.
 
A tiny dab of 3M 5200 on the threads (available in black) will hold the screws in.
 
2112 said:
A tiny dab of 3M 5200 on the threads (available in black) will hold the screws in.
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Thanks. Just picked up replacement from FMC dealer today; will try this.
 
I forgot to mention, It is available anywhere marine products are sold (even some hardware stores). A tube is about 10 bucks. Too much and you may never get the screw out. Just a dab will do.

Also, you have to seal it in a ziplock inside another ziplock bag. It is one of those products that continue to cure at the mouth once you open it.
 
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