Right by the hinge area below the cowl top surface where the cowl metal and firewall metal meet there should either be an open slot between the metals or a hole (maybe both)
The fender is off this car, but you can get to them with the fender on enough to even stick your finger in the hole.
So I just rinsed heavily with water down the vent and made sure those holes stayed clear of crap until nothing but clean water came out. (both sides)