Wiper Cowl Removal - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

demian5 · 01-18-2017, 11:43 AM

Can I remove the wiper cowl panel without removing the hood or fenders? I want to clean and lube my wiper linkage.

Thanks in advance for any assistance.

Andy4639 · 01-18-2017, 11:52 AM

Yes,

pop the hood first. There should be about 4 phillip head screws under the rubber gasket for the hood holding it in place.

Then 4 more smaller phillip heads at the grille area of the cowl take those out.

Take both wipers off and washer nozzles hose loose.

Then open each door there is a 1/2" head bolt staring at you take them out they are Hortzonal.

There are also 2 that are straight in front of those 2 toward the front of the cowl which are vertical.

That's it you can lift it off but be carefull you will want some one to help you.

demian5 · 01-18-2017, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

Yes

Thank you so much!

LongBox · 01-18-2017, 12:25 PM

Highly recommend getting a windshield wiper arm removal tool. Under 10 bucks at the local auto parts store, and makes the job real easy. I think mine was made by Lisle, and was a round 7.99.

While you can do quite a bit of cleaning while you are in the cowl area, you cannot really get at all the areas that tend to rust, as there is more sheet metal to remove. Easy to lube the wipers as you planned.

DarkFlounder · 01-18-2017, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by LongBox

Highly recommend getting a windshield wiper arm removal tool. Under 10 bucks at the local auto parts store, and makes the job real easy. I think mine was made by Lisle, and was a round 7.99.

Aren't those called crow bars and cussing?

el_fantasma · 01-18-2017, 02:59 PM

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**tdangle** · 01-18-2017, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LongBox

Highly recommend getting a windshield wiper arm removal tool. Under 10 bucks at the local auto parts store, and makes the job real easy. I think mine was made by Lisle, and was a round 7.99.

While you can do quite a bit of cleaning while you are in the cowl area, you cannot really get at all the areas that tend to rust, as there is more sheet metal to remove. Easy to lube the wipers as you planned.

X2 on the above

Andy4639 · 01-18-2017, 04:05 PM

NAPA tool makes it easy to take the wipers off.

01-18-2017, 11:43 AM	#1
demian5 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Lake Forest, CA Posts: 2,177	Wiper Cowl Removal Can I remove the wiper cowl panel without removing the hood or fenders? I want to clean and lube my wiper linkage. Thanks in advance for any assistance. __________________ "Work hard, use your vacation days." 1970 C15 GMC Long Bed 1986 C20 Scottsdale 1983 K2500 Sierra Classic Suburban 6.2 Instagram: C10sofOC

01-18-2017, 11:52 AM	#2
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Wiper Cowl Removal Yes, pop the hood first. There should be about 4 phillip head screws under the rubber gasket for the hood holding it in place. Then 4 more smaller phillip heads at the grille area of the cowl take those out. Take both wipers off and washer nozzles hose loose. Then open each door there is a 1/2" head bolt staring at you take them out they are Hortzonal. There are also 2 that are straight in front of those 2 toward the front of the cowl which are vertical. That's it you can lift it off but be carefull you will want some one to help you. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

01-18-2017, 12:25 PM	#4
LongBox Registered User Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 784	Re: Wiper Cowl Removal Highly recommend getting a windshield wiper arm removal tool. Under 10 bucks at the local auto parts store, and makes the job real easy. I think mine was made by Lisle, and was a round 7.99. While you can do quite a bit of cleaning while you are in the cowl area, you cannot really get at all the areas that tend to rust, as there is more sheet metal to remove. Easy to lube the wipers as you planned. __________________ Rick -69 GMC 910 Long Box, 350 -98 Chev Silverado 1500, 350 Vortec 4L60e -08 Mustang GT Convertible

01-18-2017, 02:59 PM	#6
el_fantasma Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Redwood City CA Posts: 566	Re: Wiper Cowl Removal Subscribed __________________ 72 White Cheyenne, The Ghost

01-18-2017, 04:05 PM	#8
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Wiper Cowl Removal NAPA tool makes it easy to take the wipers off. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.



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