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Cabin Ventilation Grille: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

NOTE: The windshield wiper pivot arms must be in the highest position to remove them.

1. Turn the ignition switch to the on position.
2. Turn the windshield wiper on.
3. Stop the windshield wiper pivot arms at the highest position by turning the ignition switch off.







4. Remove the windshield wiper pivot arm.
1 Remove the pivot arm nut cover.
2 Remove the nut.
3 Remove the windshield wiper pivot arm.

5. Raise and support the hood.







6. Remove the cowl grille seal.

NOTE: The two cowl grilles overlap at the center. The LH cowl grille must be removed first.







7. Remove the LH cowl grille.
1 Remove the screw cover.
2 Remove the screws.
3 Remove the clips.
4 Remove the pin-type retainer.
5 Remove the LH cowl grille.







8. Remove the RH cowl grille.
1 Remove the screw cover.
2 Remove the screws.
3 Remove the clips.
4 Remove the pin-type retainer.
5 Remove the RH cowl grille.


INSTALLATION

















1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

NOTE: Adjust the pivot arms. For additional information, refer to Wiper Blade and Pivot Arm Adjustment-Windshield.