Removal And Installation

COWL TOP

Removal and Installation


REMOVAL

1.Fully open hood assembly.
2.Remove front wiper arms, and blades (LH and RH). Refer to "Removal and Installation" Removal And Installation.
3.Remove front fender cover. Refer to "Exploded View" Exploded View.
4.Disconnect washer tube joint on cowl top cover right side.





5.Expand center portion of clip that is fixing clip of cowl top cover and cowl top extension in the upper and lower direction indicated by arrows as shown in the figure, and then pull out clip toward vehicle front.





6.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 to prevent damage to windshield.
7.Remove cowl top cover.
8.Remove the following parts after removing cowl top cover.
- EPT sealer
- Cowl top cover seal
- Washer tube
- Washer nozzles. Refer to "Removal and Installation" Removal And Installation.
9.Remove front wiper drive assembly. Refer to "Removal and Installation" Removal And Installation.
10.Remove cowl top extension mounting bolts, and them cowl top extension.

INSTALLATION

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

CAUTION:
- Always replace cowl top cover EPT sealer on rear of vehicle with a new one when installing old cowl top cover.
- After installing, perform adjustment of wiper arm. Refer to "Adjustment" Front Wiper Arm.