thanks for this pal. gonna try change my wiper linkage and motor today

Great how to video. Always a worry getting scuttle panels off without damaging the windscreen on modern cars. Handy to know about the refitting with those clips being put back correctly.

Took my scuttle off this morning following your guidance. I clean out the rubber channels that were completely blocked with detritus. A really satisfying job. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge.

@Love500

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped. Always good to know.

Thank you sir! Had a🐭start building a home under there… with you help is was able to remedy the problem 🙂

Great video, if saves a windscreen then its a valuable lesson. Thanks

Thank you for this how to video 📹 will come in handy one day

you are beyond a lifesaver!!

Good timing on this.. I just broke mine trying to clean out some leaves, haha

Thanks! My sprayer pipes need replacing soon!

Thanks i was going to clean soon .thanks

I'm a bit late to this video but I guess you search for things in life when you need to! Many thanks for this. Strange question, I'm attempting to change the head gasket on a 2014 Ford Ka which has the same engine as the 500. In the Haynes manual, it says to remove the front scuttle panel to remove the intake manifold but I was wondering if it really needed to be removed? Gaz.

@Love500

Ай бұрын

It might be different on the Ka but I didn’t when I did that on the 500. I did however have to remove the side engine mount and tilt the engine forward to clear the bulkhead.

I clean it out with an electric leaf blower, from the openings on each side. Might need to remove/replace to paint it eventually. California 500e, best car so far.

You can buy the white clips as separate spares. Great video 🙂

@Love500

2 жыл бұрын

Where from?

@Emma_Du

2 жыл бұрын

@@Love500 From Desira Group. We speak to a gentleman in parts called Gary Secker based in Norwich. Cost a few pounds for 2

Hi I have just fitted new blades and they are still catching any ideas are welcome

@Love500

2 ай бұрын

Loosen the bolt and twist it round a bit. Normally the drivers side one. Its minuscule amount but enough to catch. Quite common in these. If it physically won’t move on the spline, just put a bit of pressure on it to pull it. It’ll be enough.

Thankyou so much! Can you show us how to remove a passenger-side rear light cluster please? We seem to gave sprung a leak!

@Love500

Жыл бұрын

You just remove the two 10mm bolts when you open the hatch and it’ll pull out. Flip off the electrical connection. Job done.

Please give some tips about taking on and off the small panels that are on the scuttle panel. My clip broke and is stuck inside. Thank you!

@Love500

Жыл бұрын

Pull the broken but out with a pair of pliers. I often superglue them back on if I don’t have any new ones. Won’t last forever but unless you’re going to keep taking them off it’ll hold in place. You can buy new ones for about £8 each. To get them off you just need to prise them with a fiat bladed screwdriver or plastic trim tool rather than just yanking them.

@vivianportis2992

Жыл бұрын

@@Love500 Thank you so much for your response. Tried both ways you mentioned and tried carefully to lift it and or jiggle it out. It broke! So on the side where the clip use to be I used 3M indoor outdoor transparent tape, seems to be really sturdy... 🤞. Thanks again and I enjoy your videos!

Hi Paul , can you remember where you bought the plastic skuttle panel rivets the 4mm ones thanks i have looked on line but they are 5,6,7, and 8 mm ,thanks

@Love500

Жыл бұрын

I think it was eBay. I’ve actually bought a box load of different sized ones from AliExpress a while ago but haven’t tried them yet.

@paulmaclachlan6960

Жыл бұрын

@@Love500 thanks Paul

Windshield wiper covers taps are too wide for the hole and broke easily. I have narrowed the taps a litlle on mine and now the covers does not get broken everytime when you try to get them off.

@Love500

10 ай бұрын

Brittle cheap plastic. I’ve replaced soooo many of them.

@tapi0

10 ай бұрын

They are too tigh in to the hole in beginning. Can easily broke even when new without grinding those taps narrower.

Hello there! I took my scuttle off to reconnect my rear washer hose. It seems there is no tension on those white clips that holds the scuttle down if they are not clipped under the window. How does it break the windshield? I initially left the scuttle somewhat lose, but today I went and snapped it into place, tilted it downward, pushed it as far as it went, and sure enough, no gaps all the way across. Is it from banging it? I have a USA market 2017 500 Abarth. Left hand drive.

@Love500

2 жыл бұрын

If you don’t get the clips under the metal they will go above the metal but under the glass. Because there’s a gap you’ll probably bang it thinking it will flatten it. Once you do that the glass is damaged right at the bottom and will creep up. Even f you don’t bang it the vibration will probably crack it.

@sbinnala

2 жыл бұрын

@@Love500 got it! I have verified all 5 clips are under the white metal bit. However I did have to bend the scuttle up a bit to see if the middle of the 5 clips were engaged, I couldn’t get a better visual. When I did this, the 2 on your passenger side and the very middle one were engaged. Is there any danger to the windshield here?

@sbinnala

2 жыл бұрын

@@Love500 it also seems my clips have no tension if they are just under the glass, there’s a clear gap. Nevertheless, I have confirmed all 5 are now on the white metal. Thank you for your video!

@Love500

2 жыл бұрын

@@sbinnala as long as they’re not between the metal and the glass it’ll be fine.

Hi, my scuttle panel has come loose and the white clips are gone - do you know where I can purchase these? Thanks

@Love500

Жыл бұрын

Yes. EBay. £12.99 for 10. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/233704608114?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=e2mlshgfsfg&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=52E9BPy6Sze&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Hi, My Fiat 500 S doesn't have the rubber seal running across the panel - do you know the part number? Does it come as part of the scuttle panel? I can't for the life of me find one anywhere! Thanks in advance.

@Love500

10 ай бұрын

I don’t have the part number but I would call the guys at club500italia, I’m sure they’ll be able to sort one out for you. www.fiat500spares.co.uk

@pinxistudio5679

10 ай бұрын

@@Love500 Thanks for the reply - will check them out. cheers

Link to the black clips?

@Love500

2 жыл бұрын

These are various sizes but I believe 4mm are the correct ones. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/100Pcs-Car-Plastic-Trim-Clips-Rivet-Door-Panel-Retainer-Fastener-Mud-Flaps-Push-/363669740245?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0

@TheCasperbaas

2 жыл бұрын

@@Love500 thx!

Took my daughters panel off found windscreen was cracked. So it’s cost me 100 quid for new windscreen. Worst car I have ever bought never ever will I buy a fiat again

Hi those little clips can be bought separately and the OE number is 71752832 and are about £4 even from stealers .the white type that usually break not the little black ones 👍

@Love500

3 жыл бұрын

Oh are they, thanks.