REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
| WARNING | For all vehicles equipped with air bag restraint systems, see AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM article in the ACCESSORIES/SAFETY EQUIPMENT section before servicing steering wheel or column. Use extreme caution to avoid personal injury and vehicle damage. |
| 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 the GENERAL INFORMATION section before disconnecting battery. |
- Remove wiper module. See «WIPER MODULE»(ref-123852-S21792971262001092700000) . Remove wiper linkage and motor mount plate from wiper module. Disconnect electrical connectors from back of wiper motor. Remove wiper linkage from motor crank. DO NOT remove crank from motor. Remove bolts and wiper motor.
- To install, reverse removal procedure. Operate wiper motor to ensure wiper motor parks when wiper switch is turned off.
- Remove wiper arms. Remove cowl cover. Disconnect positive lock on wiper module electrical connector. (Scheme 1) Disconnect wiper module electrical connector from engine compartment wiring harness. Disconnect washer hose from coupling inside unit.
- Disconnect drain tubes from nipples on bottom of wiper module. Remove sound absorbers from ends of wiper module. Remove wiper module-to-lower windshield fence nuts. Remove wiper module-to-dash panel bolts. (Scheme 2) Remove wiper module. To install, reverse removal procedure.
Scheme 1
Scheme 2
Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove tilt lever (if equipped). Remove steering column upper and lower covers to access switch connector. Remove switch electrical connector. Remove screws and multifunction switch. To install, reverse removal procedure. Ensure switch is functioning properly.
Raise and support vehicle. Remove right front wheel. Remove right front splash shield. Disconnect electrical connectors from front and rear washer pumps. Place drain pan under hose connections. Disconnect hose from wiper module in engine compartment. Disconnect hose from rear washer pump. Drain reservoir. Remove screws and reservoir. To install, reverse removal procedure.
Remove rear wiper arm. Open liftgate and remove liftgate trim panel. Disconnect rear wiper motor electrical connector. Remove screws and wiper motor from liftgate. To install, reverse removal procedure.
