Removal and Installation

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Remove the windshield wiper arms. Refer to WIPERS AND WASHERS .
Remove the radio antenna mast.
- Lift upward on cover.
Fig 1: Removing Radio Antenna Mast
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Remove the cowl top vent panel retaining screws.

Fig 2: Removing Cowl Top Vent Panel Retaining Screws
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Raise the hood (16612).
Disconnect the windshield washer hose.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Windshield Washer Hose
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Remove the cowl panel weatherstrip.

Fig 4: Removing Cowl Panel Weatherstrip
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Remove and discard the cowl top vent panel pushpins.

Fig 5: Removing And Discard Cowl Top Vent Panel Pushpins
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NOTE: Remove the cowl top vent panel from the center to avoid damage to the locating pins at each outer end of the cowl panels.

Fig 6: Raiseing Cowl Top Vent Panel

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Raise the cowl top vent panel.
Remove the cowl top vent panel.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.