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Title: What is the purpose of theese pieces in the cowl?
Post by: KYBlueOval on 2020-07-31 09:42
These pieces are from inside the cowl, below the cowl vent. The large piece is from the passenger side, and the smaller piece is from the drivers side.
What purpose do they serve? I don't see the need for either and at the same time I recognize that Henry and his engineers didn't waste any money on unnecessary parts. I'd like to eliminate them but hesitate until I know WHY there are there in the first place.
What am I not seeing here?
Thanks
John
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Title: Re: What is the purpose of theese pieces in the cowl?
Post by: rmk57 on 2020-07-31 09:51
  Aren't those the covers to access the wiper motor pivots. I think they need to be removed if you want service, adjust or remove the pivots, cable assembly.
Title: Re: What is the purpose of theese pieces in the cowl?
Post by: RICH MUISE on 2020-07-31 09:52
Don't know their purpose, but I eliminated mine.
Title: Re: What is the purpose of theese pieces in the cowl?
Post by: 59meteor on 2020-07-31 10:08
I would imagine that Ford put those shields in to protect the wiper cables and mechanisms from leaves, snow and other debris, and to help direct water from getting into them. As mentioned, I am sure Ford put them there for a reason.
Title: Re: What is the purpose of theese pieces in the cowl?
Post by: 40coupefan on 2020-07-31 10:17
I wondered what in the world those were😜
Title: Re: What is the purpose of theese pieces in the cowl?
Post by: Jeff Norwell on 2020-07-31 10:42
Yes. fits one the cable assembly  left and right.
Title: Re: What is the purpose of theese pieces in the cowl?
Post by: terry_208 on 2020-07-31 12:21
LOL.  I found like pieces in a box yesterday and wondered where they belonged.  Now I know, Thanks.
 
Title: Re: What is the purpose of theese pieces in the cowl?
Post by: KYBlueOval on 2020-07-31 15:02
Thanks for the replies. I switched to a wiper system from Specialty Power Windows, so I believe I'll not be installing these pieces.
Title: Re: What is the purpose of theese pieces in the cowl?
Post by: djfordmanjack on 2020-07-31 16:21
I believe they are kind of heavy rain baffles, redirecting water from the vent channels and into the drain hoses. I have those and will reassemble  some day.