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Upper cowl panel grille

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  1. Remove the 2 wiper pivot arms nuts.
    • To install, tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).
  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.

    3.5L only 

  6. Insert a flat-blade screwdriver behind the power steering reservoir.
    Fig 1: Inserting Flat-Blade Screwdriver Behind Power Steering Reservoir
    G06271381Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Push the retainer rearward to remove the power steering reservoir. Position the reservoir aside.
    Fig 2: Pushing Retainer Rearward
    G06271382Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the 2 brake fluid reservoir nuts and position the reservoir aside.
    Fig 3: Locating Brake Fluid Reservoir Nuts
    G06271383Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

    Lower cowl panel grille 

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