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Repair Procedures: Replacement

CAUTION:
  • Put on gloves to protect your hands.
NOTE:
  • When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver or use a prying trim tool, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.
  • Take care not to scratch the body surface.
  1. Remove the cap (A) and then remove the nuts (B).

    Tightening torque: 

    22.6 - 26.5 N.m (2.3 - 2.7 kgf.m, 16.6 - 19.5 lb.ft)

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  2. Remove the wiper arm (A).
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  3. Disconnect the nozzle hose (A).
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  4. Detach the clips, then remove the cowl top cover (A).
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  5. Install in the reverse order of removal.

    Information 

    Replace any damaged clips.