Cowl Trim
COWL TRIMREMOVAL
UPPER
1. Insert trim stick from the outside in the direction of arrow (2) under the middle of the part.
2. Then slide trim stick up to the upper spring clip retainer, and pry to disengage clip.
3. Slide the trim stick down to the lower spring clip retainer, and pry to disengage clip.
4. Remove the upper cowl trim from the vehicle.
LOWER
1. Remove the upper cowl trim from the front of the front door opening. Refer to Trim Panel.
2. Using a trim stick or another suitable wide flat-bladed tool and starting nearest the B-pillar trim (2), carefully pry the lower cowl trim (3) upward from the front door opening sill far enough to disengage the three spring clip retainers that secure the trim to the slots in the sill.
3. Using a trim stick or another suitable wide flat-bladed tool, carefully pry the lower cowl trim rearward from the front of the front door opening far enough to disengage the spring clip retainer that secures the trim to the slot in the cowl (1).
4. Remove the lower cowl trim from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
UPPER
1. Position the upper cowl trim (2) to the cowl (1) at the front of the front door opening and the lower cowl trim (3).
2. Align the two spring clip retainers on the trim with the slots in the cowl.
3. Using hand pressure, press firmly and evenly downward on the trim over each of the spring clip locations until the retainers snap into place.
LOWER
1. Check to be certain that the three plastic nuts are properly installed and in good condition in the slots of the front door opening sill. Replace a plastic nut if any damage is evident.
2. Position the vertical portion of the lower cowl trim (3) to the cowl (1) at the front of the front door opening.
3. Align the spring clip retainer on the trim with the slot in the cowl (1).
4. Using hand pressure, press firmly and evenly forward on the trim over the spring clip location until the retainer snaps into place.
5. Position the horizontal portion of the lower cowl trim to the front door sill and the B-pillar trim (2).
6. Align the three spring clip retainers on the trim with the slots in the sill.
7. Using hand pressure, press firmly and evenly downward on the trim over each of the spring clip locations until the retainers snap into place.
8. Reinstall the upper cowl trim to the front of the front door opening.