Cowl Moulding / Trim: Service and Repair

Cowl Cover Replacement

NOTE:
- Take care not to scratch the cowl cover and body.
- Use a clip remover to remove the hood rear seal clips.

1. Remove the windshield wiper arms.




2. Release the hooks (A, B, C), then remove the left rear engine compartment cover (D) from the clip (E).
3. Remove the right side engine compartment cover.




4. Release the hooks (A), then remove the right rear engine compartment cover (B) from the clips (C).




5. Pull out the hood rear seal (A). Using a clip remover, detach the clips from the cowl covers.




6. Detach the clips (A, B) by carefully pulling the passenger's cowl cover (C) upward, and release the hook (D) on the passenger's cowl cover from the driver's cowl cover (E), then remove the cover by releasing the hook (F).
7. Disconnect the windshield washer tubes (G).




8. Detach the clips (A, B, C) by carefully pulling the driver's cowl cover (D) upward, then remove the cover by releasing the hooks (E).
9. Install the cover in the reverse order of removal and note these items:
- Check for damaged of stress-whitened clips, and replace them with new ones
- Make sure the washer tubes are connected securely.
- Push the clips into place securely.