My dealer didn't have a clue.I think my deflector was the first they installed on a Venue. As I detailed in posts before, I had to prove the solution to them. It's really a simple fix, before or after the deflector is installed. If the dealer doesn't want to apply the foam tape to the back of the deflector (not to the hood) at installation, I'd insist that they agree to take it back when it's noisier on the highway. I've never had mine through a car wash but I can't see any reason to be concerned about going through one. Most deflectors fasten to the hood in the same fashion.
Dealer installed bug deflector car wash & noise
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No drilling, in the pics you can see the clips that hold it to the hood. You can also see the foam tape that closes the gap between the deflector and the hood, it only goes on the leading edge. I told the mechanic to leave gaps in the foam tape at each clip to allow for drainage. Sticky side of the foam goes on the deflector so it comes off with the deflector if it's ever removed, nothing stuck to hood. No foam tape is required at the "wings" at either end. I found closing that gap made no difference in wind noise.
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