RC <spam_us@mindspring.com> wrote in
news:q4743591t28ht95iakcb03toh8pql8dl4v@4ax.com:

> On Fri, 12 Jun 2009 01:36:15 +0000 (UTC), Tegger <invalid@invalid.inv>
> wrote:
>

>>
>>By the way, I have found that is helpful to wiggle/walk the clips
>>upwards as you push, so as to help one barb at a time release from the
>>flange.
>>
>>When reinstalling the clips, insert them all rotated the same way
>>around, so the barbs are easily accessible with the pliers for next
>>time you need to remove the cowl molding.
>
> I've got some 90° bent needle nose pliers. There's a couple clips that
> go into the vent, rather than the engine compartment. On closer
> inspection I can tell those hold another piece of pastic and aren't
> secured t the body work.
>
> I'm guessing there used to be an adhesive gasket sealing the edge.



There was a rubber gasket that was held in by the same clips as the plastic
cowl molding. The factory used no adhesive.

If you look under "Wipers" in the "Body Electrical" section of your factory
shop manual, you will find an exploded view of this assembly.

You can get replacement parts from any wrecking yard. I believe these parts
are the same as those on a Civic.



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