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These clips (at the "=") hook under the quarter-panel trim. Be careful when you take this cowl off. You'll have to kinda' thumb it toward the panel and downward, then do a little half circle like " ) " to unhook it.
These clips (at the "=") hook under the quarter-panel trim. Be careful when you take this cowl off. You'll have to kinda' thumb it toward the panel and downward, then do a little half circle like " ) " to unhook it.
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0 2017/02/11 08:35:02
the under-cowl has two pieces, you can see the joining/seam here.
the under-cowl has two pieces, you can see the joining/seam here.
0 2017/02/11 08:35:07
0 2017/02/11 08:35:12
be careful removing this bridging clip - it has a "pinch" on either side of the arm. I used a small flat-head to do this.
be careful removing this bridging clip - it has a "pinch" on either side of the arm. I used a small flat-head to do this.
0 2017/02/11 08:35:17
don't forget to remove (or lose!) this tiny button/clip!
don't forget to remove (or lose!) this tiny button/clip!
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0 2017/02/11 08:35:42
this driver's side of the under cowl is a massive PITA to remove - I ended up lifting the loose end (center engine), putting my wrist underneath this end (at the quarter panel/driver's side) and bumping from underneath. I'm still not sure how I got the sucker back in, but I did after several loooooooong minutes.
this driver's side of the under cowl is a massive PITA to remove - I ended up lifting the loose end (center engine), putting my wrist underneath this end (at the quarter panel/driver's side) and bumping from underneath. I'm still not sure how I got the sucker back in, but I did after several loooooooong minutes.
0 2017/02/11 08:35:49
NOTE: default position when you install the new/replacement motor is "summer," so make sure the arms are all the way down, or you'll have to re-adjust later.
NOTE: default position when you install the new/replacement motor is "summer," so make sure the arms are all the way down, or you'll have to re-adjust later.
0 2017/02/11 08:35:52
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0 2017/02/11 11:08:43
right at these lines " = " there's an additional lip on the "cosmetic" cowl, which is what holds it tight against/under the lip of the quarter panel. Use your thumb to gently push toward/down from the quarter panel on each end. (I don't really want to know how much this cowl would cost - since it runs along the entire windshield as one piece, I'm assuming more than I want to pay. ;-)
right at these lines " = " there's an additional lip on the "cosmetic" cowl, which is what holds it tight against/under the lip of the quarter panel. Use your thumb to gently push toward/down from the quarter panel on each end. (I don't really want to know how much this cowl would cost - since it runs along the entire windshield as one piece, I'm assuming more than I want to pay. ;-)
0 2017/02/11 11:08:47
0 2017/02/11 11:08:51
passenger side after "cosmetic" cowl removed
passenger side after "cosmetic" cowl removed
0 2017/02/11 11:08:55
passenger side "cosmetic" cowl still in place.
passenger side "cosmetic" cowl still in place.
0 2017/02/11 11:09:00
Here you can juuuuuust see the clip that attaches under the quarter panel right above my finger
Here you can juuuuuust see the clip that attaches under the quarter panel right above my finger
0 2017/02/11 11:09:04
0 2017/02/11 11:09:12
this is simply meant to show the join/seam of the cowl directly over the wiper motor - so yes, two pieces here, and the passenger side comes off first. The driver's side is a bear, so be patient.
this is simply meant to show the join/seam of the cowl directly over the wiper motor - so yes, two pieces here, and the passenger side comes off first. The driver's side is a bear, so be patient.
0 2017/02/11 11:09:18
0 2017/02/11 11:09:22
This bridge clip here over the passenger side wiper arm comes off fairly easily with a pinch mechanism. I used a super-slim flathead to push in & up to unseat it.
This bridge clip here over the passenger side wiper arm comes off fairly easily with a pinch mechanism. I used a super-slim flathead to push in & up to unseat it.
0 2017/02/11 11:09:27
driver's side piece of cowl --- don't forget this little clip (or lose it) must come off before you try to take the cowl off.
driver's side piece of cowl --- don't forget this little clip (or lose it) must come off before you try to take the cowl off.
0 2017/02/11 11:09:34
Here's that little clip, removed.
Here's that little clip, removed.
0 2017/02/11 11:09:40
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0 2017/02/11 11:09:47
to remove this cowl piece (from the driver's side), I ended up lifting up from center-ish, getting my wrist underneath, and bumping it up several times. It'll eventually come out, just be patient and don't try to wrestle it out or you'll break the plastic.
to remove this cowl piece (from the driver's side), I ended up lifting up from center-ish, getting my wrist underneath, and bumping it up several times. It'll eventually come out, just be patient and don't try to wrestle it out or you'll break the plastic.
0 2017/02/11 11:09:57
Here I just marked the alignment for the summer position after I re-attached the driver's side arm post-motor replace.
Here I just marked the alignment for the summer position after I re-attached the driver's side arm post-motor replace.
0 2017/02/11 11:10:00
0 2017/02/11 11:10:04
passenger side cowl piece - make sure everything's aligned perfectly before you start pushing the pieces back into place. There's clips all along each piece that hold them in place.
passenger side cowl piece - make sure everything's aligned perfectly before you start pushing the pieces back into place. There's clips all along each piece that hold them in place.
0 2017/02/11 11:10:07