Cowl Cover Replacement

NOTE: Take care not to scratch the body.

1.Turn on the wiper switch, and move the windshield wiper arms 90 °.

2.Remove the center cowl cover (A).

-1 Remove the hood rear seal (B) by pulling it out.
-2 Remove the clips (C).
-3 Release three front hooks (D) from the edge of the under-cowl panel (E).
-4 Detach the clips (F, G) by carefully pulling the cover upward, then remove the cover by releasing the hooks (H). Take care not to scratch the body.

 

3.Disconnect the windshield washer tubes (I).

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

 

5.Remove these items:


6.Detach the clip by carefully pulling the 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:

  • Check for damaged or stress-whitened clips, and if necessary, replace them with new ones.
  • Make sure the washer tubes are connected securely.
  • Push the clips into place securely.