ICON A5 MM : Propulsion : Engine : Engine General Maintenance : Remove Engine Cowlings
Remove Engine Cowlings
100497-02
Use the following instructions to remove top engine cowl, fan shrouds, and exhaust fairings.
Applicable Aircraft Serial Numbers
All
Type of Maintenance
Line
Level of Certification
Owner/Pilot
Task Specific Training Required
No
Special Tools Required
None
Parts Required
None
Aircraft System and Number
13—Propulsion
Safety Equipment
As Needed
Consumables
None
CAUTION: 
The ELT antenna and the transponder antenna are attached to the top engine cowling.
CAUTION:
When performing engine maintenance where the cowling must be removed, always store the cowling in an up-right orientation. The ELT antenna should never contact the ground or other surfaces that could strain and bend the antenna.
Task Instructions
1. Release 16 1/4-turn fasteners from top engine cowl using a #15 Torx driver. (Figure 350)
Note: 
The fasteners stay attached to the top engine cowl.
Figure 350. Removing Top Engine Cowl
2. Lift the cowl upward.
3. Disconnect the ELT and transponder antennas from the electrical harness by disconnecting the coax connectors from the inside of the cowl. Remove cowl completely.
4. Remove the LHS and RHS muffler fairing with the tail pipe bezel by removing nine Torx button head screws using a #20 Torx driver. (Figure 351)
Figure 351. Removing Exhaust Fairings
5. Remove the LHS and RHS fan shroud by removing countersunk screws using a #15 Torx driver. There is one screw on the RHS and two on the LHS.
Figure 352. Removing Fan Shroud Assembly
6. Use a #20 Torx driver to remove the seven button head screws beginning with the RH fan shroud. Remove fan shroud assembly. To remove the muffler shields, follow Remove Exhaust System.(Remove Exhaust System (00001-00109)Remove Exhaust System (00110+))
Verification Method
Check the engine cowls and exhaust fairings removed for any damage.