Cowl Panel Grille - Taurus, Sable
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Sable, 2008 Ford Taurus X, and 2008 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
| Item | Part Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | Wiper pivot arm nut cover |
| 2 | W709581 | Wiper pivot arm nut |
| 3 | - | Wiper arm |
| 4 | 5402A26 RH/ 5402A27 LH | Cowl panel grille side molding |
| 5 | - | Cowl panel grille side molding pin-type retainers |
| 6 | 5402222 | Cowl panel grille |
| 7 | W709919 | Cowl panel retainer clips (2 required) |
| 8 | - | Windshield washer hose connector |
| 9 | - | Cowl panel grille pin-type retainers |
- Remove the wiper pivot arms. For additional information, refer to WIPERS AND WASHERS article.
- Remove the cowl panel grille side molding pin-type retainers.
- Remove the cowl panel grille side moldings.
- Disconnect the windshield washer hose connector.
- Remove the 2 cowl panel grille pin-type retainers.
- Remove the 2 cowl panel grille retainer clips.
- Disconnect the cowl panel grille from the retaining strip on the cowl.
- Spread the retaining tabs.
- Start from the driver side and work the cowl trim panel off, moving across the panel from the LH to the RH side to remove.
- Remove the cowl panel grille.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
CAUTION:
Failure to follow the removal instruction may result in damaged retaining tabs and would require removal of the windshield glass.