Wiper Motor: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the wiper arms from the wiper pivots. See Wiper Arm in the Replacement for the procedures.

Cowl Plenum Cover/Grille Panel Weatherstrip:

3. Remove the weather-strip along the front edge of the cowl plenum cover/grille panel and the cowl plenum panel.

Cowl Plenum Plastic Screws Remove/Install:

4. Remove the plastic screws that secure the cowl plenum cover/grille panel to the studs on the cowl top panel near the base of the windshield.
5. Lift the cowl plenum cover/grille panel from the cowl top far enough to access the windshield washer nozzle plumbing near the left end of the cowl plenum.

Washer Hoses Remove/Install:

6. Disconnect the windshield washer supply hose at the Y fitting.
7. Remove the cowl plenum cover/grille panel from the vehicle and set it aside.

Wiper Module Remove/Install:

8. Remove the four screws that secure the wiper module to the cowl plenum panel.
9. Move the wiper module as required to access the wiper motor wire harness connector.

Wiper Motor Connectors:

10. Unplug the wiper motor wire harness connectors from the wiper motor.
11. Remove the wiper module from the cowl plenum.
12. Reverse the removal procedures to install. Be certain that the washer nozzle hoses are correctly routed and installed in the retainers on the underside of the cowl plenum cover/grille panel. Tighten the mounting screws to 8 N.m (72 in. lbs.).