Braided Ground Strap # 1 - Wiper Motor Bracket to Body

1. Open hood and remove the wiper module assembly plastic cover. For improved access to the tender attachment location, remove the Fuse Relay Center Cover.

2. Enlarge the hole in the smaller terminal on braided ground strap (P/N 12091511) to an inside diameter of 5/16 using a drill bit, file, grinding tool, etc.





3. Using screw (P/N 11508128), serrated washer (P/N 11501869) and nut (P/N 3530297) attach the enlarged terminal to the hole in the wiper motor bracket as shown in Figure 1. Tighten to 5 N.m (44 lb in.).

4. Route the new braided ground strap as shown in Figure 1.

5. Using screw (P/N 11509371) attach the other end of the braided ground strap to the existing hole in the right front inner fender as shown in Figure 1. Tighten to 5 N.m (44 lb in.).

Important:
Do not attach the new braided ground strap to the existing ground wire location that is just rearward of the hole to be used. See Figure 1.

6. Reinstall the wiper module assembly plastic cover and Fuse Relay Center Cover.