Cowl Plenum Grille: Removal

Remove wiper arms. (Refer to ELECTRICAL/WIPERS/WASHERS/WIPER ARMS - REMOVAL) .
Release hood latch and open hood, as necessary.
Remove the two (2) push pin fasteners securing cowl plenum grille to top cowl plenum panel. See Fig 1.
Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, disengage the locking tabs and remove cowl plenum grill from the body.
CAUTION: To prevent hood scratching of cowl grille before removal, cover outboard exterior ends of cowl plenum grille with masking tape or equivalent method.

NOTE: Do not over bend cowl plenum grille during removal. Bend cowl plenum grille just enough to clear top of wiper pivot shaft and bottom rear corner of hood.
Remove cowl plenum grille from vehicle.

Fig 1: COWL PLENUM GRILLE

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - PUSH PIN FASTENER

2 - WIPER ARM NUT CAP

3 - WIPER ARM ATTACHING NUT

4 - WIPER ARM AND BLADE

5 - LOWER HALF HOOD HINGE

6 - COWL PLENUM CLIP(S)

7 - COWL PLENUM FRONT PANEL

8 - TOP COWL PLENUM PANEL

9 - COWL PLENUM GRILLE