REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
| CAUTION | When battery is disconnected, vehicle computer and memory systems may lose memory data. Driveability problems may exist until computer systems have completed a relearn cycle. See COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES article in GENERAL INFORMATION before disconnecting battery. |
Removal & Installation (Front)
Mark park position of wiper arms with tape to aid in reinstallation. Disconnect washer hose. Lift wiper arm assembly and pull retaining latch. Remove wiper arm assembly from transmission drive shaft. To install, reverse removal procedure. Check wiper system operation.
Removal & Installation (Rear)
Disconnect washer hose. Lift wiper arm assembly and pull retaining latch. Remove wiper arm assembly from wiper motor drive shaft. Install wiper arm onto serrated wiper motor drive shaft in such a position where wiper blade will rest in a proper parked position. Lift wiper arm extension and push in retaining latch. Install washer hose. Check wiper operation.
- Turn steering wheel to straight-ahead position. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove instrument panel trim cover. Remove steering wheel.
- Screw center post of Lock Plate Compressor (J-23653-SIR) onto steering shaft as far as it will go. Compress lock plate by turning center post nut clockwise. (Scheme 1)
- Pry snap ring out of shaft groove. Discard ring. Remove lock plate compressor. Remove lock plate. Remove turn signal cancel cam. Remove upper bearing spring and thrust washer. Turn multifunction lever upward (right turn position).
- Pull multifunction lever straight out to remove. Remove hazard warning knob. Remove turn signal switch assembly screws. Remove steering column support bracket assembly. Disconnect switch connector. Remove wiring protector covers. Pull switch assembly and wiring harness out of column.
- To install, reverse removal procedure using NEW lock plate snap ring.
Scheme 1
Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove instrument panel bezel. Disconnect switch electrical connector. Remove switch. To install, reverse removal procedure.
- Disconnect battery negative cable. Remove wiper arms. Remove cowl vent grille. Disconnect wiper motor electrical connector. Loosen drive link bracket nuts where motor crank arm is attached to transmission arm. DO NOT remove crank arm from motor.
- Separate transmission arm from motor crank arm. Remove wiper motor mounting screws. Remove wiper motor. To install, reverse removal procedure. Lubricate contact point of motor crank arm and transmission arm before connecting components. Tighten wiper motor mounting screws to 62 INCH lbs. (7 N.m).
Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove wiper arm. Remove motor cover. Disconnect electrical connector. Remove bolt, nut, spacer and washer from motor. Remove motor. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten wiper motor mounting bolt/nut to 53 INCH lbs. (6 N.m).
See also:
• COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES