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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1469395  Size: SH
  1. Remove the cross car brace, if necessary. Refer to Cross Vehicle Brace Replacement .
  2. Remove the oil fill cap.
  3. Disengage the cover/shield from the ball studs by pulling up firmly on the rear and front of the engine cover.
  4. Remove the engine cover/sight shield.

  5. Object Number: 1559364  Size: SH
  6. Remove the hood seal.
  7. Remove the air inlet screen panel bolts (1).
  8. Remove the passenger side air inlet screen panel (3).
  9. Remove the drivers side air inlet screen.
  10. Remove the wiper motor module assembly. Refer to Windshield Wiper System Module Replacement .

  11. Object Number: 1459832  Size: SH
  12. Remove the nut from the rear stud.
  13. Remove the cover from the upper studs.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1459832  Size: SH
  1. Install the cover to the upper studs.
  2. Install the cover to the rear stud.
  3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  4. Install the cover nut.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 23 N·m (17 lb ft).

  6. Install the wiper motor module assembly. Refer to Windshield Wiper System Module Replacement .
  7. Install the driver side air inlet panel.

  8. Object Number: 1559364  Size: SH
  9. Push the passenger side air inlet screen panel (3) towards the rear of the vehicle until the clips engage the windshield.
  10. Align the center seam of the passenger side panel to the driver side panel.
  11. Install the air inlet screen panel screen bolts (1).
  12. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  13. Install the hood seal to the panel.

  14. Object Number: 1469395  Size: SH
  15. Position the engine cover/sight shield over the intake manifold so the grommets are aligned with the ball studs.
  16. Press the engine cover/sight shield down firmly near the ball studs in order to install the engine cover/sight shield.
  17. Install the oil fill cap.
  18. Install the cross car brace, if necessary. Refer to Cross Vehicle Brace Replacement .