Scuttle Panel (Cowl)
The scuttle panel is the area below the windscreen at the back of the bonnet, often covered by a plastic grille that hides the wipers and air intake.
What is Scuttle Panel (Cowl)?
Fresh air for the cabin is drawn through it. Rain water drains away through openings in the scuttle area. The wiper motor and linkage are often mounted here. The cabin air filter is often located under or behind the scuttle panel.
How it works
Gutters collect water and leaves while letting air reach the heater intake.
Why it matters for your car
Leaves blocking the drains can let water into the cabin or electronics. Clean the scuttle area regularly, especially in autumn.
Other terms
- ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
- Alloy Wheel
- Blend Door Actuator (Flap Motor)
- Blind Spot
- Brake Fluid
- Cabin Temperature Sensor
- Coolant Flush (Coolant Change)
- Direct Injection
- Engine Overheating
- Headlight Restoration
- Mud-Terrain Tyre (M/T)
- Oil Cooler
- Ratchet Strap
- Roadworthiness Defect
- Spot Welding (Resistance Spot Welding)
- Tyre Bead
- Vehicle Recall
- VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
- Voltage Regulator
- Wheel Balancing