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Cowl Panel Grille

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Fig 1: Cowl Panel Grille Replacement Components With Torque Specifications
G04683053Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Upper cowl panel grille 

  1. Remove the 2 wiper pivot arms nuts.
    • To install, tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
  2. Remove the LH and RH wiper pivot arms.
  3. Remove the 2 pin-type retainers from the upper cowl panel grille.
  4. Remove the 2 bolts from the upper cowl panel grille.
  5. Remove the 2 retaining clips and the upper cowl panel grille.
  6. Lower cowl panel grille 

  7. Remove the wiper mounting arm and wiper pivot shaft assembly.
    1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
    2. Remove the 2 bolts.
      • To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
  8. Remove the 3 bolts and the lower cowl panel center brace.
  9. Remove the 10 lower cowl panel grille bolts.
  10. Remove the lower cowl panel grille.
  11. To install, reverse the removal procedure.