Panel, Plenum: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Jeep Cherokee. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC

Release hood latch and open hood.
Remove the clips attaching the cowl bulb seal to the cowl panel.
Remove the cowl panel end caps by pulling up at the end cap to cowl panel joint and then pulling the end cap out of the fender.
Remove the driver's side wiper cover by pulling up on the cover.
Remove windshield wiper arms. Refer to ARM, WIPER, REMOVAL .
With the use of (special tool #C-4755, Trim Stick) or equivalent, remove the seven push pins (1) attaching cowl panel (2) to the cowl plenum extension.

Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC

NOTE:
It will be necessary to use care when removing the cowl screen from the retainer on the windshield. If the retainer on the windshield is broken/damaged the windshield will require replacement.
Starting at the driver's side pull up on the back edge of the cowl panel (1) and work cross car to release the tab from the backside of the cowl panel (1) from the groove in the lower windshield channel (2).
Remove cowl cover (1) from vehicle.

Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC

NOTE:
Shown with hood (1) closed to show fastener location. Access the fasteners (3) with the hood (1) open.
Remove the three fasteners (3) from the plenum panel (2).

Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC

NOTE:
Right side shown, left side typical.
Remove fasteners (3) from the right and left sides of the plenum panel.
Locate the plenum panel (1) alignment block (2) located beneath cowl plenum lower panel.
Press the tab on the alignment block and lift up to disengage the tab.
Repeat on the opposite side.

Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
Remove plenum panel from the vehicle.