Section 01-08: Trim, Exterior
1996 F-150, F-250, F-350, F-Super Duty and Bronco Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Vent Panel, Cowl Top

Removal

  1. Open and support hood (16612).

  1. Remove windshield wiper pivot arm (17526). Refer to Section 01-16.

  1. Remove six screws attaching cowl top vent panel (022A68) to cowl top outer panel (02012).

  1. From under the hood, remove screws attaching cowl top panel seal (02824) to cowl top outer panel.

  1. Remove cowl top vent panel.

  1. If removing cowl top panel seal, remove attaching screws to cowl top vent panel.

Installation

  1. NOTE: When installing cowl top vent panel, make sure notches are inboard of vehicle. Install Foam Tape ESB-M3G102-A to outer edge of cowl top vent panel prior to installation. Tighten screws attaching cowl top vent panel to cowl top outer panel to 1.4-2.0 Nm (13-18 lb-in).

    Follow removal procedure in reverse order.



    Cowl Top Vent Panel





    ItemPart NumberDescription
    1ESB-M3G102-AFoam Tape
    2022A70Cowl Top Seal
    356903-S55Screw (5 Req'd)
    4022A68Cowl Top Vent with Radio Antenna Holes
    5022A56Cowl Top Vent Grille
    Spacer (1 Req'd Each Side)
    656910-S2Screw (2 Req'd)
    702919Cowl Top Panel-to-Hood Seal
    802012Cowl Top Outer Panel
    955927-S2Screw (4 Req'd)
    10022A48Cowl Top Outer Panel Extension Reinforcement Assembly
    11020A50Cowl Top Panel Access Hole Cover (1 Req'd RH Side)
    1202824Cowl Top Panel-to-Hood Seal Assembly
    1356902-S55-XScrew (7 Req'd)
    ATighten to 1.4-2.0 Nm
    (13-18 Lb-Ft)