Element 4WD L4-2.4L (2004)
Cowl Moulding / Trim: Service and Repair
Cowl Cover Replacement
1. Remove the windshield wiper arms.
2. Remove the passenger's cowl cover (A) and the driver's cowl cover (B).Take care not to scratch the body.
1. Using a clip remover, detach the clips (C), then remove the hood rear seal (D).
2. Using a clip remover, remove the clips (E) from the cowl covers.
3. Release the windshield washer tube (F).
4. Detach the clips (G, H) and release the hooks (I, J) by carefully pulling the passenger's cowl cover upward.
5. Pull the cover forward to release the hooks (K), and pull the hinge cover (L) out from the front fender (M), then remove the passenger's cowl
cover.
6. Detach the clips (G, H, N), and release the hook (0) by carefully pulling the driver's cowl cover upward.
7. Pull the cover forward to release the hooks (P), and pull the hinge cover (Q) out from the front fender (R), then remove the driver's cowl cover.
3. Install the cowl covers in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
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Check for damaged or stress-whitened clips, and replace them with new ones.
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Push the clips and hooks into place securely.
