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YOUR RESEARCHWiper Cowl Panel
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Clean drains out
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Reassembled everything (changed cabin air filter while I was in there and cleaned drains out with vacuum (finally I found where the drains are !
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Disconnected electrical connectors for wiper nozzles
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Disconnected water supply for windshield at T junction - found it easiest to remove old cowl with hoses and nozzles
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Fitted nozzles and tubing to new cowl - electrical connections just slide on/off
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Fitted rubber seal from old to new cowl (that sits at base of windshield)
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The grey plastic panel that runs across the bottom of the windshield (under the wipers) is broken on the passenger side (if I lift off the screw cover - the plastic under the screw is broken so the screw no longer holds the panel down). A standard socket does not fit the nut - but it looks like you might have to remove the screw from the other side (inside the hood ? ) . Did anyone take this part off and any idea if it should come off from top or underneath and what tool to use ? I was going to put a bigger washer in there to hold it - but if that doesn't work I see sun coast has the part here for $125
http://www.suncoastparts.com/product..._Code=996exttr
Thanks in advance ....
I don't recall the fastener types but it removes from above, there aren't any hidden bolts. You also have to unbolt the wiper arms, and there are a couple of torx fasteners along the forward center edge under the hood. I'm on 996 #5, every single one has received new paint on the cowl panel and wiper arms. $20 worth of semi-gloss black plastic friendly paint makes a huge difference.
PS- "Forever Black" does a great job of taking weather faded black plastic from grey to black. I used it on my cowl ~7 years ago and it held up well.
Forever Black Bumper & Trim Dye Kit : Amazon.com : Automotive
Forever Black Bumper & Trim Dye Kit : Amazon.com : Automotive
I replaced mine last year. You will need to take the plugs out of the wiper arms to access the nuts then you will need a torx wrench to remove the screws. Disconnect the wiper washer hoses... Pretty easy DIY.
Repainting the wiper arms and black plastic trim is a surefire way to make any older car look significantly better. It's a subtle thing, but noticeable.
well - I went to wallyworld and found they now carry M1 0W40 in 5 quart jugs - got some deep sockets while I was there and with 10mm deep socket could easily remove the nut holding the cowl .. plastic is totally shot - so time to order a new one - shipping from Florida to CA is extremely high - I need to search for some alternative ....
who did you order from? Suncoast ? you also have Sonnen Porsche, Sunset and Gaudin that are also very good with prices, not to mention lower shipping to Cali.
I did some checking this morning - Sonnen had a much better price than anyone - and shipping is local for me ....so even with Tax I am way ahead of the game ...
OK - I got new Cowl from Sonnen - it still looks grey to me - not totally black.
Removed the two nuts on each end with 10mm (deep) socket)
Removed three torx 25 screws - (two are under the hood)
Removed wiper caps / nuts - had to pull the wiper up and rotate slightly to remove
Disconnected electrical connectors for wiper nozzles
Disconnected water supply for windshield at T junction - found it easiest to remove old cowl with hoses and nozzles
still in place
Fitted nozzles and tubing to new cowl - electrical connections just slide on/off
Fitted rubber seal from old to new cowl (that sits at base of windshield)
Reassembled everything (changed cabin air filter while I was in there and cleaned drains out with vacuum (finally I found where the drains are ! - i.e. under the two side panels next to the battery cover - but closer towards the battery - not the edge of the car)
Washed and polished the car with Klasse ....
Nice morning DIY ....
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