Installed Strut bar - snapping sound from removing wiper plastic guard

[wlfpck]

I just installed my strut bar. During the install, several things happened.

When I went to remove the black guard that covers the windshield wiper motor, I started by removing all the plastic tabs. Once they were all removed, I lifted up from the edge on the battery side of the engine bay. I heard a snapping sound. I'm confused as to what that was.

Is there supposed to be a clip or latch that hold the windshield wiper guard tight against the windshield? Because the only plastic tabs that I removed were 4 round tabs and 4 rectangular tabs that held that rubber seal in place.

Are there other tabs/clips that I might have broke off?

Is there supposed to be a sealant between the guard and the windshield? It seems to me that water would seep in between.

I'm a bit worried.

Thanks,

[AceStyle]

you don't need to take the whole piece off to add the strut bar, you just need to do each side so you can lift it up enough to get a socket or a box wrench to loosen or tighten the nuts on the strut mount.

its possible that one of the clips broke... not a super big deal, just get your strut bar in and get everything put back together. Only worry about it if its not fitting right after that point.

[wlfpck]

I guess it could be because it's midnight where I am, but...

So there are additional clips that are permanently attached to the wiper shield other than those plastic tabs that I popped out?