Wiper Control Module: Service and Repair
REMOVAL1. Remove both wiper arms from the wiper pivots. (Refer to WIPERS/WASHERS/ WIPER ARM - REMOVAL).
2. Unlatch and open the hood.
3. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
4. Remove the cowl plenum cover/grille panel from over the cowl plenum.
Fig. 22 Wiper Module Remove/Install:
5. Disconnect the left headlamp and dash wire harness connector for the wiper motor from the motor pigtail wire connector.
6. Remove the two screws that secure the wiper module to the top of the cowl plenum panel at the pivot brackets.
7. Remove the two screws that secure the wiper module to the bottom of the cowl plenum panel.
8. Remove the wiper module from the cowl plenum panel as a unit.
INSTALLATION
1. Position the wiper module into the cowl plenum as a unit.
2. Install the two screws that secure the wiper module to the top of the cowl plenum panel at the pivot brackets. Tighten the screw on the driver side, followed by the screw on the passenger side. Tighten the screws to 7 Nm (60 in. lbs.).
3. Install and tighten the screws that secure the wiper module to the bottom of the cowl plenum panel. Tighten the screw on the passenger side, followed by the screw on the driver side. Tighten the screws to 7 Nm (60 in. lbs.).
4. Reconnect the left headlamp and dash wire harness connector for the wiper motor to the motor pigtail wire connector.
5. Reinstall the cowl plenum cover/grille panel over the cowl plenum.
6. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
7. Close and latch the hood.
8. Reinstall both wiper arms onto the wiper pivots. (Refer to WIPERS/WASHERS/ WIPER ARMS - INSTALLATION).