Plenum Chamber Cover, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:

CAUTION:

The windshield -7- could break.

Striking the plenum chamber covers -1 and 2- to install them in the retainer -6- on the windshield -7- can cause the windshield to crack.

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NOTE:

An insert is installed in the retainer on new windshields. Remove this insert before installing the plenum chamber cover.

Press the plenum chamber cover into the retainer gently by hand. Do not strike it or press on it with a tool under any circumstances.

-- Spray the retainer -6- with soapy water to make it easier to install the plenum chamber covers -1 and 2-.

-- Push in the right plenum chamber cover -1- between the windshield and the fender.

-- Make sure the side clips on the right plenum chamber cover -1- fit correctly into the upper crossmember plate.

-- Position the right plenum chamber cover -1- on the retainer -6- and then, starting in the center, press it into the retainer -6- using light pressure.

-- Remove the bracket that holds the lines for the spray nozzles, from the right plenum chamber cover -1-.

-- Insert the left plenum chamber cover -2- between the windshield and the fender.

-- Make sure the side clips on the left plenum chamber cover -2- fit correctly into the upper crossmember plate.

-- Position the left plenum chamber cover -2- on the retainer -6- and then, starting in the center, press it into the retainer -6- using light pressure.

-- Install the seal -4-.

-- Install the wiper arms. Refer to WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM .