Cowl Moulding / Trim: Service and Repair

Cowl Cover Replacement

NOTE: Take care not to scratch the body.

1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), then turn on the wiper switch. When the wiper arms reach about 90 °, quickly turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

2. Remove the center cowl cover (A).
-1 Remove the hood rear seal (B) by pulling it out.
Remove the clips (C).
-3 Release three front hooks (D) from the edge of the under-cowl panel (E).
Detach the clips (F, G) by carefully pulling the cover up, then remove the cover by releasing the hooks (H). Take care not to scratch the body.

3. Disconnect the windshield washer tube (I).






4. If necessary, remove the bolts (A, B), then remove the under-cowl panel (C).

5. Remove these items:
- Windshield wiper arms:
- 2-door Windshield Wiper Motor Replacement (2-Door)

- 4-door Windshield Wiper Motor Replacement (4-Door)

- Front fender trim, both sides





6. Detach the clip by carefully pulling the side cowl cover (A) up, then remove the cover by releasing the hooks (B) from the front fender. Take care not to scratch the body. Repeat this step for the other side cowl cover, and disconnect the windshield washer tube.

7. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.

- Make sure the washer tubes are connected securely.

- Make sure the windshield wipers operate normally.

- Push the clips and the hooks into place securely.