EZ-GO Marathon front cowl removal

Katshot · 09-18-2009, 07:57 AM

Ok, finally got it done. Since I didn't find anything on the site concerning the procedure, I figured I'd post one. Lord knows, there's probably some other poor Marathon owner who could use some pointers.
It's really not all that hard.
1. Remove center dash cupholder assembly.
2. Remove cupholder mounting bracket.
3. Remove two plastic rivets behind cupholder mounting bracket lower mounting bracket.
4. Remove plastic glove box tray.
5. Remove 1/4" bolts & nuts that mount the front plastic cowl to the metal body.

The key is getting the plastic tray out to gain access to the cowl mounting bolts. Once the two plastic rivets are removed, the plastic tray can be articulated just enough to remove it. An angled prying tool works wonders to help bend the lip of the tray out and around the lip of the metal tray it sits in. I used an automotive door panel removal tool but even a putty knife would probably work. One with a bent end would be best.
Anyway, so, now the cowl is off, and I have started taking the dents out of the front body section, and have replaced the steering rack rod end. Steering is now nice and tight, and once I rig the aftermarket headlamp kit into the OEM Marathon cowl (one that's meant for OEM lights), I can start getting the cart ready for paint.

Down to One · 12-06-2009, 09:39 PM

Thank you very much for the detailed, perfectly formatted post.
I really appreciate it.
I just got an '89 Marathon fixer-upper as a 2nd cart.
I will have to replace the cowl. When I did the search here, your post came right up.

topthat · 12-17-2009, 06:27 AM

Anychance of some pics with the cowling off?

2005TXT · 12-20-2009, 01:54 PM

top mines all apart what do you need pics of ??

topthat · 12-20-2009, 04:48 PM

I need to see how square the frame is. I want to know if this would fit? or how much work it would be to make it fit.

sammy123 · 01-20-2010, 08:10 PM

I need to replace the plastic cowl on a 89 ez-go marathon, as well as the solenoid. Any good sites for parts?

rib33024 · 01-20-2010, 08:24 PM

Yes click on this---

lots of parts

http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/site-sponsors.php
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09-18-2009, 07:57 AM	#1
Katshot Getting Wild Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 115	EZ-GO Marathon front cowl removal Ok, finally got it done. Since I didn't find anything on the site concerning the procedure, I figured I'd post one. Lord knows, there's probably some other poor Marathon owner who could use some pointers. It's really not all that hard. 1. Remove center dash cupholder assembly. 2. Remove cupholder mounting bracket. 3. Remove two plastic rivets behind cupholder mounting bracket lower mounting bracket. 4. Remove plastic glove box tray. 5. Remove 1/4" bolts & nuts that mount the front plastic cowl to the metal body. The key is getting the plastic tray out to gain access to the cowl mounting bolts. Once the two plastic rivets are removed, the plastic tray can be articulated just enough to remove it. An angled prying tool works wonders to help bend the lip of the tray out and around the lip of the metal tray it sits in. I used an automotive door panel removal tool but even a putty knife would probably work. One with a bent end would be best. Anyway, so, now the cowl is off, and I have started taking the dents out of the front body section, and have replaced the steering rack rod end. Steering is now nice and tight, and once I rig the aftermarket headlamp kit into the OEM Marathon cowl (one that's meant for OEM lights), I can start getting the cart ready for paint.
Katshot Getting Wild Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 115

12-06-2009, 09:39 PM	#2
Down to One Not Yet Wild Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 1	Re: EZ-GO Marathon front cowl removal Thank you very much for the detailed, perfectly formatted post. I really appreciate it. I just got an '89 Marathon fixer-upper as a 2nd cart. I will have to replace the cowl. When I did the search here, your post came right up.
Down to One Not Yet Wild Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 1

12-17-2009, 06:27 AM	#3
topthat Not Yet Wild Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 2	Re: EZ-GO Marathon front cowl removal Anychance of some pics with the cowling off?
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12-20-2009, 01:54 PM	#4
2005TXT Getting Wild Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Syracuse,NY Posts: 87	Re: EZ-GO Marathon front cowl removal top mines all apart what do you need pics of ??

12-20-2009, 04:48 PM	#5
topthat Not Yet Wild Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 2	Re: EZ-GO Marathon front cowl removal I need to see how square the frame is. I want to know if this would fit? or how much work it would be to make it fit.
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01-20-2010, 08:10 PM	#6
sammy123 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 4	Re: EZ-GO Marathon front cowl removal I need to replace the plastic cowl on a 89 ez-go marathon, as well as the solenoid. Any good sites for parts?
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01-20-2010, 08:24 PM	#7
rib33024 LET IT RUN Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: FT Lauderdale FL. Posts: 9,128	Re: EZ-GO Marathon front cowl removal Yes click on this---lots of parts http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/site-sponsors.php * * *

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