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Old Sep 17, 2010 | 10:25 PM
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trying to do wiper linkage

is there any hidden screws that hold the cowl cover on?
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Old Sep 17, 2010 | 10:28 PM
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There are some under the windshield gasket but you can usually slide it out from under them.
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Old Sep 18, 2010 | 10:41 AM
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is there any hidden screws that hold the cowl cover on?
There is 1 on each end under the gasket. You can force the rubber back to access them and, as said earlier, you just need to loosen them...Mark
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Old Sep 18, 2010 | 05:21 PM
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Really? I don't remember them ... THe cowl fits under the rubber so it needs to be worked a bit to get it out once the fasteners are removed.
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Old Sep 18, 2010 | 09:04 PM
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Where did you get the bushings? I'm in need of them, nocied the wiper arms aren't going all the way back down but I can push them into place.

As to how to remove there are screws up there under the rubber, but as NUT said they are slotted so you can get them out without removing.
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Old Sep 19, 2010 | 08:31 AM
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[QUOTE=93flatbed;2843519]Where did you get the bushings? I'm in need of them

Got mine at NAPA part# 665-1537
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Old Sep 19, 2010 | 09:52 AM
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Thank You Sir, I owe you a Cool Lemonaid.
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Old Sep 19, 2010 | 03:32 PM
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Ditto on the Napa part number. And here's some advice from a guy who replaced all of this bushings about 3 weeks ago. Once you have the cowl off, pull the entire linkage out of the truck. Once it's out, replace one bushing at a time so that you ensure everything goes back right. Then feed it back through the cowl opening and snap them onto the motor arm and wiper arm locations.

Replacing them in the truck is not suitable for young or sensitive hearing.
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Old Sep 19, 2010 | 04:28 PM
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https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...ghlight=wipers

Bill Gilbert's advice continues to be prescient. And the single most helpful tool in accomplishing this task is a good pair of Channel-Locks.
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Old Sep 20, 2010 | 07:09 AM
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There was a post on this a month or so ago, and someone suggested drilling a small hole at the top of each bushing to allow air to escape when pressing it on. Also, I drop a little lithium grease on the bushing to try and help with longevity. It doesn't work that well, but I feel better about it anyway. And yep, channel locks are your best friend!
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