M35x AWD V6-3.5L (VQ35HR) (2010)
Cowl Moulding / Trim: Service and Repair
COWL TOP
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. Remove front wiper arm (LH/RH) from vehicle. See: Wiper and Washer Systems/Wiper Arm/Service and Repair.
2. Remove engine room cover (LH/RH), battery cover and brake master cylinder cover.
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VQ35HR engine models: See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Engine/Tune-up and Engine Performance Checks/Air Cleaner Housing/Air Filter
Element/Service and Repair/Component.
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VK45DE engine models: See: Access Cover/Service and Repair/Component.
3. Remove cowl top seal rubber.
4. Remove cowl top cover mounting clips (LH/RH).
5. Plastic pawl A is pull up and cowl top cover RH (2) is removed ahead of vehicles.
6. Plastic pawl B is push down and cowl top cover LH (1) is removed ahead of vehicles.
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
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Install cowl top cover LH (1) with C (pin from front windshield glass) aligned with concave part.
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Slide the pin while aligning with the concave part of E.
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Engage the joint of plastic pawl of A with D, and then assemble cowl top covers LH (1) and RH (2).
CAUTION:
After installing, perform adjustment of wiper arm. See: Wiper and Washer Systems/Wiper Arm/Service and Repair.