Cowl Panel Removal/Installation (Us)

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Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION (US) .)
Remove the following parts:
1. Windshield wiper arm and blade (See WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Cowl grille (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Windshield wiper motor (See WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Side cowl grille (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Disconnect the connectors.

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Remove wiring harness clips A.
Remove wiring harness clip B. (with windshield wiper de-icer)
Open the vacuum hose clip in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the illustration and remove the vacuum hose in the direction of arrow (2).

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Remove the bolts shown in the illustration in the order of (1), (2) and (3).

Fig 1: Cowl Panel Bolts Loosening Sequence
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Remove the cowl panel.
NOTE:
- When replacing the cowl panel, remove the keyless beeper. (See KEYLESS BEEPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Install in the reverse order of removal.