Cowl Cover Replacement: Installation

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Install all of the front hooks (A) on the edge of the under-cowl panel (B), and fit the clips into the holes on the body, then push on the cowl cover (C) until the clips snap into place securely.

Fig 1: Identifying Front Hooks, Under-Cowl Panel & Cowl Cover
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Install the clips on the cowl cover, then connect the windshield washer tube (A) securely.

Fig 2: Identifying Windshield Washer Tube
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Install the windshield wiper arms (see WIPER ARM REPLACEMENT ).
Close the hood.
Install the clips (A) on both hood hinge covers (B). The passenger's hood hinge cover is shown; the driver's hood hinge cover is similar.

Fig 3: Identifying Clips & Hood Hinge Covers
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Install the hood hinge covers (A, B).
1. Install the rib (C) to the edge of the body.
2. Fit the clip and the hooks (D) into the holes in the body and the cowl cover (E), then push on the cover until they snap into place securely.
Driver's cowl cover

Fig 4: Identifying Hood Hinge Covers, Rib & Hooks - Driver's Cowl Cover
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Passenger's cowl cover

Fig 5: Identifying Hood Hinge Covers, Rib & Hooks - Passenger's Cowl Cover
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