Cowl Moulding / Trim: Service and Repair

Cowl Panel Grille









Upper and lower cowl panel grille

1. NOTE: The upper cowl panel grille must be removed before the lower cowl panel grille can be removed.

Remove the LH and RH wiper pivot arms.

Upper cowl panel grille

2. Remove the RH cowl side outer panel.

3. Remove the LH cowl side outer panel.

4. Remove the 4 upper cowl panel grille pin-type retainers.

5. Remove the 4 bolts from the upper cowl panel grille and remove the upper cowl panel grille.
- To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).

Lower cowl panel grille

6. Remove the wiper arm and wiper pivot shaft assembly.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.

- Remove the 2 bolts.
- To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).

7. Remove the 2 bolts from the upper left lower cowl panel grille extension and remove the panel.
- To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).

8. Remove the 4 bolts from the upper right lower cowl panel extension and remove the panel.
- To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).

9. Disconnect the wiring harness from the retainer on the left front of the lower cowl panel grille.





10. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the PCM.





11. Remove the evaporative purge valve and bracket from the center of the lower cowl panel grille and set aside.

12. Remove the 5 bolts and 3 nuts from inside the lower cowl panel grille.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).

13. Remove the bolt from the lower cowl panel-to-front of dash.
- To install, tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).

14. Remove the lower cowl panel grille and PCM from the vehicle.

Upper and lower cowl grille panel

15. NOTICE: Incorrect installation of the lower/upper cowl panel grille may cause damage to the windshield. Make sure the cowl panel grille clips are located under the windshield prior to installation.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

- Transfer the components as necessary.

- Adjust the pivot arms. For additional information, refer to Wiper and Washer Systems.