Removal And Installation

COWL TOP

Removal and Installation


REMOVAL

1.Fully open hood assembly.
2.Remove front wiper arm (LH and RH). Removal And Installation.
3.Disconnect washer tube joint on cowl top cover RH.
4.Remove cowl top seal fixing clips, and then remove cowl top seal.
5.Remove cowl top insulator fixing clips, and then remove cowl top insulator.
6.Remove front fender cover (LH and RH).
7.Remove cowl top cover fixing clips.





8.Pull forward to release cowl top cover from windshield glass.

CAUTION:
When performing the procedure after removing cowl top cover, cover the lower end of windshield glass with urethane etc.
9.Remove cowl top cover.
10.Remove the following parts after removing cowl top cover.
- EPT sealer
- Washer tube
- Washer nozzle (LH and RH). Removal And Installation.
11.Remove front wiper drive assembly. Removal And Installation.
12.Remove cowl top extension mounting bolts, and then remove cowl top extension.

INSTALLATION

Note the following items and then, install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
- Clean the joint between the cowl top cover and the windshield, and then install them.
- Replace the EPT sealer on the back surface with new EPT sealer when reusing the cowl top cover.
- Remove the EPT sealer remaining on the cowl top cover using a double-faced adhesive tape remove.
- To maintain adhesion, never wash the vehicle within 24 hours after installation.
- Perform the stop position adjustment at the installation of the front wiper arms. Front Wiper Arm.