Wiper Module - Installation

INSTALLATION





1. Position the front wiper module into the cowl plenum (3) as a unit.
2. Position the front wiper motor bracket rubber insulator over the weld stud (4) located on the bottom of the cowl plenum.
3. Loosely install the two screws (1) that secure the ends of the front wiper module bracket to the cowl plenum. Tighten the outboard screw, followed by the inboard screw. Tighten the screws to 8 Nm (72 in. lbs.).
4. Install and tighten the nut (2) that secures the front wiper motor bracket rubber insulator to the two weld stud on the bottom of the cowl plenum. Tighten the nut to 7.5 Nm (67 in. lbs.).
5. Reconnect the wire harness connector (6) for the front wiper motor (5) to the motor connector receptacle.
6. Reinstall the cowl plenum cover/grille panel over the cowl plenum. Installation.

NOTE: Be certain to turn the ignition switch to the ON position, then turn the front wiper switch ON and OFF again to cycle the wiper motor and linkage to their natural park position before reinstalling the front wiper arms onto the wiper pivots.

7. Reinstall both front wiper arms onto the wiper pivots. Wiper Arms - Installation.
8. Reconnect the battery negative cable.