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Removal and Installation: Removal

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  1. Remove both the RH and LH wiper arms. Refer to "FRONT WIPER ARMS: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  2. Remove the cowl top weatherstrip clips, then remove cowl top weatherstrip.
  3. Release the pawls, then remove the cowl top side trim covers RH/LH.
    Fig 1: Identifying Cowl Top Side Trim Covers Pawls
    G05878395Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. Pinch the cowl top extension clips (A) to release, then remove.
    Fig 2: Removing Cowl Top Extension Clips
    G05878396Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    <=: Vehicle front

  5. Disconnect the washer nozzle supply hose.
  6. Release the cowl top grille clips, then remove cowl top.
  7. Disconnect the wiper motor connector and harness. Refer to "FRONT WIPER DRIVE ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  8. Remove the lower cowl top extension brace bolts, then remove the lower cowl extension.
  9. Remove the front wiper drive assembly. Refer to "FRONT WIPER DRIVE ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  10. Remove the lower cowl top extension RH/LH bolts, then remove lower cowl top extension RH/LH.