Cowl Grille Removal/Installation

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Remove the windshield wiper arm and blade. (See WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Disconnect the joint pipe A of the windshield washer hose. (See WINDSHIELD WASHER HOSE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the clips and fasteners shown in the figure.

Fig 1: Locating Cow Grille Clip And Fasteners
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Pull the cowl grille in the direction of the arrow in the order of (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) and remove it while detaching the tabs.

Fig 2: Pulling Cowl Grille
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Install in the reverse order of removal.