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.

2. Detach the clips (C).

3. Release the hooks (D) from the edge of the under-cowl panel (E).

4. Detach the clips (F, G) by carefully pulling up the cover, then remove the cover by releasing the hooks (H).





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 Wiper Motor Replacement (2-Door)
- 4-door Wiper Motor Replacement (4-Door)
- Front fender trims, both sides

6. Detach the clip by carefully pulling up the side cowl cover (A), then remove the cover by releasing the hooks (B) from the front fender. Repeat this step for the other side cowl cover, and disconnect the windshield washer tube.





7. Install the cowl covers 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 tube is connected securely.
- Make sure the windshield wipers operate properly.
- Push the clips and the hooks into place securely.