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Removing cowl and windshield wiper arms

Bellime

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I am preparing to clean the windshield to apply the protective film and thought I might help someone to understand what needs to be done to remove the cowl at the bottom of the windshield. I want the protective film to start under the cowl.
1) Remove the antenna and two screws on both sides.

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2) Remove the cover and nuts on the wiper arms. Then I used a crescent wrench and slipped it behind the arm, then tapped the bolt head. I tried a wheel puller but the cowling got in the way.
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3)The front edge of the cowling snaps in and can easily be loosened with a flat tip screwdriver.
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4) Ford put a central coupling for the washer system. Simply squeeze the connection and pull apart.
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5) Lift the cowl out and your done.
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I am preparing to clean the windshield to apply the protective film and thought I might help someone to understand what needs to be done to remove the cowl at the bottom of the windshield. I want the protective film to start under the cowl.
1) Remove the antenna and two screws on both sides.

Ford Bronco Removing cowl and windshield wiper arms IMG_1655

Ford Bronco Removing cowl and windshield wiper arms IMG_1655


2) Remove the cover and nuts on the wiper arms. Then I used a crescent wrench and slipped it behind the arm, then tapped the bolt head. I tried a wheel puller but the cowling got in the way.
Ford Bronco Removing cowl and windshield wiper arms IMG_1655

3)The front edge of the cowling snaps in and can easily be loosened with a flat tip screwdriver.
Ford Bronco Removing cowl and windshield wiper arms IMG_1655

4) Ford put a central coupling for the washer system. Simply squeeze the connection and pull apart.
Ford Bronco Removing cowl and windshield wiper arms IMG_1655

Ford Bronco Removing cowl and windshield wiper arms IMG_1655

Ford Bronco Removing cowl and windshield wiper arms IMG_1655


5) Lift the cowl out and your done.
Ford Bronco Removing cowl and windshield wiper arms IMG_1655
So it looks like you just have to sort of muscle it off the stud?
 
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So it looks like you just have to sort of muscle it off the stud?
Well, used the crescent wrench as a backing and tapped the stub back. Really no muscle required
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