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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the hood.
  2. Remove both wiper arms. Refer to Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement .
  3. Remove the fixed antenna mast. Refer to Fixed Antenna Mast Replacement .

  4. Object Number: 1272641  Size: SH
  5. Remove the retainers (1, 3, 5) securing the air inlet panel grille (2) to the cowl panel.
  6. Remove the air inlet panel from around the hood hinges.

  7. Object Number: 1272650  Size: SH
  8. Roll the air inlet panel (4) forward.
  9. Disconnect the hose from the washer nozzles (2, 3).
  10. Press the tabs on the washer nozzles and remove the nozzles from the air inlet panel.
  11. Remove the washer nozzle from the air inlet panel.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1272650  Size: SH
  1. Position the nozzles to the air inlet panel.
  2. Press the nozzles into the panel in order to secure.
  3. Install the hose to the nozzles (2, 3).
  4. Secure the hose to the air inlet panel.

  5. Object Number: 1272648  Size: SH
  6. Ensure the foam washers (2) are secure to the retainers (1) prior to installing the air inlet grille panel (3) to the cowl.
  7. Position the air inlet panel around the hood hinges.
  8. Secure the retainers (1) to the cowl panel.

  9. Object Number: 1272641  Size: SH
  10. Install the retainers (5) to the air inlet panel (2) in order to secure.
  11. Install the fixed antenna mast. Refer to Fixed Antenna Mast Replacement .
  12. Install the wiper arms. Refer to Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement .
  13. Close the hood.
  14. Test the washer spray pattern.