Cowl replacement, Page 2
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Here's a reference pic of the area behind the cowl (if you've ever wanted to know what's going on back there...). | |
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Another (really bad) reference pic... | |
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Close-up of the damaged area. Looks like the part failed due to heat - it was very brittle and crumbled to the touch. | |
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More damage was occurring - this
crack traveled nearly the entire height of the old cowl part. Your part might be at this stage with no greater damage, so inspect it carefully. |
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Here's the old part in all its glory... | |
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...and its replacement. Arrows show the seven attachment locations. | |
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Installation. First maneuver
the new part into general position, then carefully ensure the ends are
BEHIND the airbox assembly on each side, and above the circular air-inlet
seal. You can use the cam-clip holes to check alignment. You
should not have to hold the part into position - if you do, it's not
yet located correctly. Always take care around the harness! |
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Once the cowl is correctly positioned, clip the three brass clips into place (you will see marks on the back side of the rear-half of the cowl to see where to put them), snap-in the four cam clips, and install the harness-duct retainer. | |
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OOPS! When I started reinstalling the airbox ducts, I noticed one of the seals had come unseated. The arrow is pointing to the area where one of the retainers had come unsnapped (see next pic). | |
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Other side of the duct - the left arrow shows a gasket retainer (much like the retainers on a big-block Chrysler valve cover gasket :) ) in the correct position, the right arrow shows the one that has pulled out. | |
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Install the ducts in the reverse of
disassembly (don't you hate that?). MAKE SURE to seat them correctly -
this was what started this whole project in the first place! Firmly replace the seal running along the top edge of the cowl. Almost done... |
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This is how it is supposed to look... | |
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And finally, all buttoned up and looking sharp. | |
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If you have any questions, I can be reached via email here. |
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