Cowl Moulding / Trim: Service and Repair

Cowl Cover Replacement

Special Tools Required

- KTC Trim Tool Set SOJATP2014
*Available through the Honda Tool and Equipment Program, 888-424-6857

NOTE:

- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.
- Take care not to scratch the body or the related parts.

1. Pull out the hood rear seal (A) as needed. Detach the hooks (B), then remove the wiper pivot cover (C).






2. Remove the windshield wiper arms Service and Repair.

3. Detach the clips with a clip remover from the cowl cover (A), then disconnect the windshield washer tube (B).






4. Detach the clips and the hooks (A) by carefully pulling the windshield side edge of the cowl cover (B) upward, and release the forward hooks (C) by pulling the cowl cover forward, then remove the cover.

NOTE: If you are only removing the cowl cover, go to step 8. If you are doing further disassembly, proceed to step 5.






Hood hinge cover replacement

5. If necessary, detach the clips and the hooks (A), then remove the hood hinge cover (B).

Left side





Right side






Under-cowl panel replacement

6. If necessary, remove the windshield wiper motor Windshield Wiper Motor Replacement.

7. Remove the bolts, then remove the under-cowl panel (A).





8. Install the cowl cover in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

- If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
- Push the clips and the hooks into place securely.
- Make sure the washer tube is connected securely.