Cowl Moulding / Trim: Service and Repair

COWL TOP

Removal and Installation

REMOVAL
1. Remove front wiper arm (LH/RH) from vehicle.
2. Remove engine room cover (LH/RH), battery cover and brake master cylinder cover.
- VQ engine models:
- VK engine models:

3. Remove cowl top seal rubber.
4. Remove cowl top cover mounting clips (LH/RH).




5. Plastic pawl A is pull up and cowl top cover RH (2) is removed ahead of vehicles.
6. Plastic pawl B is push down and cowl top cover LH (1) is removed ahead of vehicles.

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




- Install cowl top cover LH (1) with C (pin from front windshield glass) aligned with concave part.




- Slide the pin while aligning with the concave part of E.
- Engage the joint of plastic pawl of A with D, and then assemble cowl top covers LH (1) and RH (2).

CAUTION: After installing, perform adjustment of wiper arm. Refer to WW-30, "Removal and Installation of Front Wiper Arms, Adjustment of Wiper Arms Stop Location".