Cowl Moulding / Trim: Service and Repair
COWL TOPExploded View
EXT-22 Exploded View:
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. Fully open hood assembly.
2. Remove front wiper arm (LH/RH) from vehicle.
3. Remove battery cover and brake master cylinder cover.
4. Remove cowl top cover seal (LH/RH).
5. Remove hoodledge cover mounting clips and then remove hoodledge cover (LH/RH).
6. Remove front fender cover (1) fixing clips (LH/RH).
7. Remove cowl top seal fixing clips with remover tool, and then remove cowl top seal.
8. Remove cowl top cover fixing clips.
9. Pull up plastic pawl (A) to remove cowl top cover RH (1) as shown in the figure.
10. Push plastic pawl (A) as shown by the arrow in the figure to remove cowl top cover LH (1).
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
- Install cowl top cover LH (1) with (A) [pin from front windshield glass(2)] aligned with concave part.
- Slide the pawl while aligning with the concave part of (C).
- Engage the joint of plastic pawl of (A) with (B), and then assemble cowl top covers LH (1) and RH (2).
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 WW-106, "Adjustment".