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Removal And Installation

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  1. Remove the windshield wiper arms. For additional information, refer to WIPERS AND WASHERS article.
  2. Remove the radio antenna mast.
    • Lift upward on the cover.
  3. Fig 1: Locating Radio Antenna Mast
    GF0004777Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the cowl top vent panel retaining screws.
  5. Fig 2: Locating Cowl Top Vent Panel Retaining Screws
    GF0004778Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Raise the hood.
  7. Disconnect the windshield washer hose.
  8. Fig 3: Disconnecting The Windshield Washer Hose
    GF0004779Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove the cowl panel weatherstrip.
  10. Fig 4: Removing The Cowl Panel Weatherstrip
    GF0004780Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Remove and discard the cowl top vent panel pushpins.
  12. Fig 5: Identifying Cowl Top Vent Panel Pushpins
    GF0004781Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    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.
  13. Raise the cowl top vent panel.
  14. Fig 6: Remove The Cowl Top Vent Panel
    GF0004782Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Remove the cowl top vent panel.
  16. To install, reverse the removal procedure.