Cowl Grille Removal/Installation

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Remove the windshield wiper arm and blade. See. WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
Remove the fastener A.

Fig 1: Identifying Fastener A
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Pull the front fender molding in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and remove it while remove the tab B and tab C.
Disconnect the windshield washer hose from the joint pipe A. See. WINDSHIELD WASHER HOSE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
Remove the fasteners D.

Fig 2: Identifying Fasteners D On Cowl Grille
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Pull the cowl grille in the direction of arrow (1) so that it is free from the pins E, pull tabs F in the direction of arrow (2).

Fig 3: Illustrating Pulling Cowl Grille And Tabs
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Remove the cowl grille.
Install in the reverse order of removal.