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Wiper Control Module: Service and Repair






Windshield Wiper Motor with Wiper Motor Control Module

Observe notes on contact corrosion. Refer to => [ Contact Corrosion ] Service Precautions.

The wiper motor control module (J400) is integrated in the windshield wiper motor.

Removing

- Remove rubber seal - 1 -.





- Remove plenum chamber cover - 2 -.

- Remove wiper arms. Refer to => [ Windshield Wiper Arms ] Windshield Wiper Arms.

- Remove bolts - arrows - for cowl grille - 1 - at left and right.





CAUTION!
Danger of damaging the cowl grille.

Coat the space between the windshield and the cowl grille with some soapy water.

- Carefully remove the cowl grille - 1 - starting at the edge of the glass from the windshield vertically.

- Remove bolts - arrows -.





- Remove E-Box cover in left plenum chamber.

- Remove bolts - arrows - and remove wiper frame completely.





- Disconnect electrical connector - 1 -.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

- Install wiper motor with wiper frame in vehicle, to do so observe the following tightening sequence:

- Hand-tighten center bolt.

- Tighten outer bolts, then tighten center bolt at wiper frame.

Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following:

- Adjust wiper arms. Refer to => [ Windshield Wiper Arms, Adjusting ] Windshield Wiper Arms, Adjusting.

Tightening Specifications