Cowl panel trim, removing and installing

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Fig 1: Cowl Panel Trim Remove/Install Components

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

1 - Cowl panel trim

Removing:

Remove wiper arms →
- 92 WINDSHIELD WIPER WASHER SYSTEM
- 92 WINDSHIELD WIPER & WASHER SYSTEM for ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, CABRIOLET
.
Remove plenum chamber cover.
Remove securing pins
Remove trim from retaining strip at windshield, bottom.

Remove trim upward.

When installing, make sure that the trim engages completely into retaining strip.

2 - Support

3 - Windshield

4 - Securing pin

5 - Plenum chamber cover

6 - Gasket