Nissan Sentra Service Manual: Cowl top

Exploded view

1. Cowl top seal
2. Cowl top grille cap
3. Cowl top cover
4. Cowl top extension
5. Cowl top extension insulator
6. Clip
7. EPT seal [t: 3.0 mm (0.12 in)
8. Cowl top cover cap
9. EPT seal [t: 5.0 mm (0.20 in)]

Pawl

Clip

Front

Removal and installation

COWL TOP COVER

Removal

1. Remove front wiper arms (LH/RH). Refer to WW-57, "Removal and Installation".
2. Remove front fender covers (LH/RH). Refer to DLK-159, "Exploded View".
3. Remove front fender seals (LH/RH). Refer to DLK-306, "Exploded View".
4. Remove cowl top cover clips.
5. Pull forward to release cowl top cover from windshield glass.

CAUTION:

When performing the procedure after removing cowl top cover, cover the lower end of windshield glass with urethane etc.

6. Remove cowl top cover.

7. Remove the following from the cowl top cover.

• EPT sealer
• Cowl top seal
• Cowl top grille cap

Installation

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

• Clean the joint between the cowl top cover and the windshield.

• Replace the EPT sealer on the back surface with new EPT sealer when reusing the cowl top cover.

• Remove the EPT sealer remaining on the cowl top cover using a double-faced adhesive tape remove.

• To maintain adhesion, do not wash the vehicle within 24 hours after installation.

• Perform the stop position adjustment at the installation of the front wiper arms.

Cowl Top Extension

Removal

1. Remove the cowl top cover.
2. Remove front wiper drive assembly. Refer to WW-62, "Removal and Installation".
3. Remove cowl top extension bolts and cowl top extension.
4. Remove cowl top extension insulator clips and cowl top extension insulator.

Installation

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

© 2014-2026 Copyright www.nisentra.com