Originally Posted by How
It just comes off though it is tightly clipped together so careful prising is required.

The cowl on a 1996 car is one piece not 2 piece and it attaches to the dash from behind by 2 screws. I took the dash off to fit a stainless version from Hearts of England. To take of the dash disconnect the power then remove the screws. There is one screw either side plus one or two under the dash padding in the middle of the dash. Have a towel to lay the dash on so it doesn't scratch.
The split cowl comes for the long door cars (late 97 on). This is my short door +4
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And this is my 2006 long door car
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