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Cowl Panel Grille

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Fig 1: Exploded View Of Cowl Panel Grille With Torque Specifications
GF0030613Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Item Part Number Description
1 020A26 RH cowl side outer panel
2 020A27 LH cowl side outer panel
3 W712648 Upper cowl grille panel screws (4 required)
4 N804837 Upper cowl grille panel scrivet (4 required)
5 02222 RH upper cowl panel
6 02223 LH upper cowl panel
7 17526 Wiper pivot arm assembly bolt (2 required)
8 17508B Wiper pivot arm assembly
9 W707257 Cowl panel extension bolts (6 required)
10 021A37 LH cowl panel extension
11 W707257 RH cowl panel extension
12 W710593 Lower cowl panel bolt (5 required)
13 W702751 Lower cowl panel nut (3 required)
14 W710309 Lower cowl panel-to-front of dash bolt
15 02106 Lower cowl panel

Upper and lower cowl grille panel 

    NOTE: The upper cowl panel grille must be removed before the lower cowl panel grille can be removed.
  1. Remove the LH and RH wiper pivot arms. For additional information, refer to WIPERS AND WASHERS .

    2. Upper cowl panel grille 

  2. Remove the RH cowl side outer panel.
  3. Remove the LH cowl side outer panel.
  4. Remove the 2 scrivets from the RH upper cowl panel grille.
  5. Remove the 2 bolts from the RH upper cowl grille panel and remove the RH upper cowl grille panel.
    • To install, tighten to 6 N.m (53 lb-in).
  6. Remove the 2 scrivets from the LH upper cowl grille panel.
  7. Remove the 2 bolts from the LH upper cowl grille panel and remove the LH upper cowl grille panel.
    • To install, tighten to 6 N.m (53 lb-in).

    8. Lower cowl panel grille 

  8. Remove the wiper arm and wiper pivot shaft assembly.
    • Disconnect the electrical connector.
    • Remove the 2 bolts.
      • To install, tighten to 7 N.m (62 lb-in).
  9. Remove the 2 bolts from the upper left lower cowl grille panel extension and remove the panel.
    • To install, tighten to 6 N.m (53 lb-in).
  10. Remove the 4 bolts from the upper right lower cowl panel extension and remove the panel.
    • To install, tighten to 6 N.m (53 lb-in).
  11. Disconnect the wiring harness from the retainer on the left front of the lower cowl grille panel.
    12. Fig 2: Identifying Wiring Harness From Retainer
    GF0030614Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the PCM.
    13. Fig 3: Identifying Electrical Connectors From PCM
    GF0030615Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. Remove the evaporative purge valve and bracket from the center of the lower cowl panel grille and set aside.
  14. Remove the 5 bolts and 3 nuts from inside the lower cowl grille panel.
    • To install, tighten to 9 N.m (80 lb-in).
  15. Remove the bolt from the lower cowl panel-to-front of dash.
    • To install, tighten to 20 N.m (15 lb-ft).
  16. Remove the lower cowl grille panel and PCM from the vehicle.

    17. Upper and lower cowl grille panel 

    CAUTION: Incorrect installation of the lower/upper cowl panel grille may cause damage to the windshield. Make sure the cowl panel grille clips are located under the windshield prior to installation.
  17. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • Transfer the components as necessary.
    • Adjust the pivot arms. For additional information, refer to WIPERS AND WASHERS .
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