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Removal and Installation

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  1. Remove the wiper pivot arms. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  2. Remove the cowl panel grille side molding pin-type retainers.
  3. Remove the cowl panel grille side moldings.
  4. Disconnect the windshield washer hose connector.
  5. Remove the 4 cowl panel grille retainer clips.
    6. CAUTION: Failure to follow the removal instruction may result in damaged retaining tabs and would require removal of the windshield glass.
    Fig 1: Identifying Retaining Tabs
    G04658485Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Disconnect the cowl panel grille from the retaining strip on the cowl.
    • Spread the retaining tabs.
    • Start from the drivers side and work the cowl trim panel off, moving across the panel from the LH to the RH side to remove.
  7. Remove the cowl panel grille.
  8. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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