Cowl Panel: Installation

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Install the cowl panel assembly.
CAUTION:
- If the cowl panel assembly cannot be installed properly, do not hit or set it forcibly. The claws of the cowl panel or the windshield glass may be damaged.
- Before installing the windshield glass and cowl panel, make sure there are no gravel in the installing area.
1. Hook the claw of the cowl panel on the lower end (1) of the windshield.
  
  Fig 1: Installing Cowl Panel Assembly
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2. Align the center claw of the cowl panel assembly to the cutout portion of the vehicle side, then install the cowl panel assembly.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Center Claw Of Cowl Panel Assembly
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Install the arm assembly - windshield wiper.
1. Assemble the arm assembly - windshield wiper so that the blade assembly - windshield wiper is aligned to the ceramic print point mark of the windshield glass.
2. Tighten the arm assembly - windshield wiper to specified torque and install the cap.
Tightening torque:

22 N.m (2.24 kgf-m, 16.2 ft-lb)

Fig 3: Identifying Windshield Wiper Position
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Install the remaining parts in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque:

Arm assembly - windshield wiper: < Ref. to FRONT WIPER , COMPONENT, General Description. >
If the washer nozzles have been removed from the cowl panel assembly, adjust the washer spray positions. < Ref. to ADJUSTMENT , Front Washer Nozzle. >