03/07/2024 16:04:25

Cowl Top

Repair Information

Review all collision repair general practices and safety documentation and wear the appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) before beginning this procedure.
This procedure can be completed without using a frame bench.

Parts List


Quantity	Description	Image / Notes
1	MDLX, ASSY, COWL TOP SVC (Cowl Top)
16	Structural Rivet, 6.5 mm Short
33	Flow Form Rivet S18
4	Flow Form Rivet S38

When ordering parts, refer to the Parts Catalog and enter the VIN of the vehicle being repaired to find the correct parts (and the part numbers) for the vehicle. Alternatively, use the search function in the Parts Catalog to find a specific part for the vehicle.

Repair Procedure

Remove the original component.
or Factory Spot Welds
or Drill through factory spot welds
Note
When drilling out spot welds, use a drill bit that creates a hole correctly sized for the fastener that will replace the spot weld.

or Bolts, hex-head
Note
Do not discard the bolts.
Trim 2 mm to 3 mm from each side of the new Cowl Top service part as indicated below to make the new component.

Cut Line
Prepare for installation.

Note
A red X indicates a location where a factory-installed fastener is not being replaced.

or Structural Rivets, 6.5 mm Short

or Flow Form Rivets, S18

or Flow Form Rivets, S38

or Bolts, hex-head
Note
In the locations circled in red, temporarily install the M8 bolts that were removed during the Dashboard removal. These M8 bolts secure the new component until the structural adhesive cures, and are then removed when installing the Dashboard.
Apply structural adhesive to the mating surfaces on the vehicle and the new component or components.
Install the new component or components.
Torque the bolts as follows:
- M6 bolts: 10 Nm.
- M8 bolts: 27 Nm.
Perform any necessary post-repair operations.