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Does anyone know if there is an easy way to tighten this panel? It started coming up tonight. Previously it was flush. In the gap I can see what looks like a bolt I could tighten. Next service appointment isn’t until mid month. Thinking it could be worth trying to tighten it a bit.

Side note: Tonight was the first time using the windshield wiper. Given the location of where this is lifting off, I’m wondering if it came loose due to the wiper being engaged for the first time.

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Does anyone know if there is an easy way to tighten this panel? It started coming up tonight. Previously it was flush. In the gap I can see what looks like a bolt I could tighten. Next service appointment isn’t until mid month. Thinking it could be worth trying to tighten it a bit.

Side note: Tonight was the first time using the windshield wiper. Given the location of where this is lifting off, I’m wondering if it came loose due to the wiper being engaged for the first time.

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Does anyone know if there is an easy way to tighten this panel? It started coming up tonight. Previously it was flush. In the gap I can see what looks like a bolt I could tighten. Next service appointment isn’t until mid month. Thinking it could be worth trying to tighten it a bit.

Side note: Tonight was the first time using the windshield wiper. Given the location of where this is lifting off, I’m wondering if it came loose due to the wiper being engaged for the first time.

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Does anyone know if there is an easy way to tighten this panel? It started coming up tonight. Previously it was flush. In the gap I can see what looks like a bolt I could tighten. Next service appointment isn’t until mid month. Thinking it could be worth trying to tighten it a bit.

Side note: Tonight was the first time using the windshield wiper. Given the location of where this is lifting off, I’m wondering if it came loose due to the wiper being engaged for the first time.

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I am waiting on a service appointment for them to work on mine. Mine had one delivered that wasn’t flush. If they can’t tighten they’ll replace.
 


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Quick update for folks if this happens to them. It was an easy fix where it just needed to be tightened. Service team had me stop by now in advance of my appointment scheduled later this month. Took no more than 5 mins, including the guy's time to go grab a tool. Great experience.

When I bring it back later this month, they were going to look at that panel and see if it had loosened up any/confirm proper fit.
 

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That panel can be loosened and tightened with small screws. They are loosened when installing vinyl/ppf wrap and then retightened.
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