Front Wiper Module Replacement

FRONT WIPER MODULE

REMOVAL

1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove both front wiper arms from the wiper pivots.
3. Unlatch and open the hood.

Fig. 17 Cowl Grille Cover Remove/Install:

4. Remove the cowl plenum cover/grille panel from over the cowl plenum.

Fig. 18 Front Wiper Module Remove/Install:

5. Remove the four screws that secure the front wiper module to the cowl plenum panel.
6. Lift the left end of the front wiper module far enough to access the front wiper motor wire harness connector.
7. Disconnect the left headlamp and dash wire harness connector for the front wiper motor from the motor pigtail wire connector.
8. Remove the front wiper module from the cowl plenum as a unit.

INSTALLATION
1. Position the front wiper module to the cowl plenum as a unit.
2. Lift the left end of the front wiper module far enough to access the front wiper motor wire harness connector.
3. Reconnect the left headlamp and dash wire harness connector for the front wiper motor to the motor pigtail wire connector.
4. Loosely install one of the front wiper module mounting screws to the mounting hole near the pivot on the right end of the module to locate the module in the plenum.
5. Working from left to right, install and tighten the four screws that secure the front wiper module to the cowl plenum panel. Tighten the screws to 8 Nm (72 in. lbs.).
6. Reinstall the cowl plenum cover/grille panel over the cowl plenum.
7. Reinstall both front wiper arms onto the wiper pivots.
8. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
9. Close and latch the hood.