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The plastic diamond plate panel on the passenger side of the hood of my 2022 SE P400 has started to peel off. It looks like it's held on, at least in the front, by 2-sided VHB tape, and that's come unglued. It actually looks like the same attachment method as the checkerboard protection kit pieces. (I'm using a small piece of black duct tape to hold it down right now.)
I can't seem to find the part online, even looking at the exploded view of the hood on some parts sites. I'm hoping someone knows either the part number or what its official name is. (Some of the British parts name are not obvious to me, e.g., "plinth.")
The plastic diamond plate panel on the passenger side of the hood of my 2022 SE P400 has started to peel off. It looks like it's held on, at least in the front, by 2-sided VHB tape, and that's come unglued. It actually looks like the same attachment method as the checkerboard protection kit pieces. (I'm using a small piece of black duct tape to hold it down right now.)
I can't seem to find the part online, even looking at the exploded view of the hood on some parts sites. I'm hoping someone knows either the part number or what its official name is. (Some of the British parts name are not obvious to me, e.g., "plinth.")
Thanks.
For some reason they call it a "scoop". It has something like 8 or 9 white plastic pins that hold it to the hood and double sided tape at the points. If I was you, I would just redo the double sided tape. Powerful UK has a video where they remove it from the hood- none of the pins got damaged.
And yes, I understand some people believe that the plastic hood diamond plate "scoops" are used to protect pedestrians in case they are hit by an 8,000 pound vehicle at road speeds and it can come flying off the hood and be the cause of their death. I believe it was a cost cutting design by JLR accountants not safety engineers. So, I recognize your belief, no need to fret and pile that on later.
EDIT: Here's the part #s. I recommend securing it, because even if you can find it cheaper - it's likely to still be expensive:
Last edited by GrouseK9; Jan 14, 2022 at 02:33 PM.
Thanks, all, for the replies. I actually did see these but thought there was no way that piece would be over $400!
Looks like I'll DIY this until the dealer gets the replacement part (they've committed to replacing it, but the part is taking a while to arrive).
But apparently you still have the part, so no need to replace it, just reattach it. A heat gun, or even a blow dryer will soften the adhesive allowing you to pop it off. And as another poster had stated, the pins should be intact for re-affixing. All you need to complete it is some 3M auto trim adhesive tape, found at most major hardware centers, or Amazon. Instead of $427, it will cost under $10. But, let the dealer fix it under warranty. You shouldn’t have to shell out a penny out of pocket.