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How do I get the exterior windshield cowl off of '98 Explorer?
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Heavymentill
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There is one screw along with clips. Take a GOOD look at it its pretty self explanitory.
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I've checked for screws and don't see any. I removed the wiper arm, jiggled the cowl a bit and can't see any mounting points. Where are the screws?
I searched the forums and found one post referencing some screws toward the center of the cowl, so I went out and looked and didn't see any screws or holes where some should be. My TBird has screws holding it's cowl down and they are pretty obvious, but I haven't seen anything like those on my X. Maybe because the Explorer is a 98+?
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I searched the forums and found one post referencing some screws toward the center of the cowl, so I went out and looked and didn't see any screws or holes where some should be. My TBird has screws holding it's cowl down and they are pretty obvious, but I haven't seen anything like those on my X. Maybe because the Explorer is a 98+?
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The driver side overlaps the passenger side and the last groove on the driver side has a philips screw take a GOOD look. I have a 96 Limited and a 99 Sport. Both are the exact same.
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Remove the wiper arms.
1 Slide the clip to clear the wiper arm drive mechanism.
2 Pull the wiper arm from the wiper arm drive mechanism.
Disconnect the cowl top vent panel.
1 Remove the screw.
2 Pull up on the ends of the cowl top vent panel to disengage the clips.
Remove the cowl top vent panel.
1 Disconnect the windshield washer hoses.
2 Remove the cowl top vent panel.
1 Slide the clip to clear the wiper arm drive mechanism.
2 Pull the wiper arm from the wiper arm drive mechanism.
Disconnect the cowl top vent panel.
1 Remove the screw.
2 Pull up on the ends of the cowl top vent panel to disengage the clips.
Remove the cowl top vent panel.
1 Disconnect the windshield washer hoses.
2 Remove the cowl top vent panel.
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LOL You are right. I took a GOOD look and there IS supposed to be a screw there but mine is missing. Anybody got a extra screw I can have?1996Limited said:
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Got it. The cowls are held in place by clips that are on the bottom od the cowl. I didn't see any screws or any holes for the screws. They popped right off after using some soft plastic pry levers. Unfortunately the drivers side broke because of the 30 degree temps, so I'll have to find a replacement somewhere, but I did get the washers working again. The wiper motor arm had cut through my washer line below the cowl. Another all-day 30 minute job. Thanks for the help everyone.
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