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Old Mar 15, 2015 | 03:55 PM
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cowl on apron question

Will there be any harm done if I just trimmed the damaged cowl from the apron??
 
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Old Mar 16, 2015 | 12:34 PM
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No photos, so hard to say. I doubt it though.
 
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Old Mar 16, 2015 | 07:28 PM
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I've seen them make noise when the cracked part is all gone.
http://www.waymotorworks.com/plastic...7-r58-r59.html
 
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Old Mar 26, 2015 | 07:14 AM
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I ended up purchasing both side at the dealer. Better safe than sorry
 
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