REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
| WARNING | On vehicles equipped with air bag restraint system, see appropriate AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article 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 relearn cycle. See COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES article in GENERAL INFORMATION before disconnecting battery. |
- Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove wiper module assembly. See «WIPER MODULE ASSEMBLY»(ref-3653-S08499509942000051100000). (Scheme 2) Disconnect motor from wiper module linkage using a ball and socket wedge. Remove 3 motor mounting screws.
- Lift motor out of assembly. Disconnect motor harness grommet from assembly. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten motor crank nut to 98-124 INCH lbs. (11-14 N.m). Tighten motor mounting screws to 98-106 INCH lbs. (11-12 N.m).
Scheme 2
- Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove wiper arms and blades, and disconnect hoses from in-line connectors. Ensure in-line connectors are retained for reassembly. Remove rear hood seal with cowl top plastic screen, and disconnect washer hose at in-line connector. Retain in-line connector.
- Remove strut crossbrace. Remove wiper module assembly bolts. Lift assembly and disconnect wiring. Remove assembly. To install, reverse removal procedure. Ensure wiper module assembly and motor are in park position before installing wiper arms and blades.
- Disable air bag system. See appropriate AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article. Tilt column up and unsnap lower steering column shroud from upper steering column shroud. Tilt column down and remove upper shroud. Tilt column up and remove steering column tilt lever screw at base of lever. Remove tilt lever and lower shroud.
- Using a screwdriver in place of lever, tilt column down. Remove 2 mounting screws on switch and partially remove switch. Remove wiring from hooks, and disconnect 2 electrical connections on multifunction switch. Remove switch. To install, reverse removal procedure.
Removal & Installation (Intrepid)
Disconnect battery terminals. Raise and support vehicle. Remove left headlight assembly. Remove 4 mounting bolts and remove reservoir. Disconnect electrical connectors from reservoir pump and level sensor. (Scheme 3) Disconnect washer hose, and block outlet to prevent leakage. Pull filler tube from rear of washer reservoir. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten reservoir retaining nuts and screw to 80-124 INCH lbs. (9-14 N.m).
Removal & Installation (Except Intrepid)
Disconnect battery terminals. Raise and support vehicle. Remove left side of front bumper fascia to access reservoir as necessary. Disconnect electrical connectors from reservoir pump and level sensor. (Scheme 3) Disconnect washer hose, and block outlet to prevent leakage. Reach up behind reservoir, and pull filler tube from rear of washer reservoir. Remove 4 mounting bolts and reservoir. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten reservoir retaining nuts and screw to 80-124 INCH lbs. (9-14 N.m).
Scheme 3
Remove liquid from reservoir. Remove reservoir. See WINDSHIELD WASHER RESERVOIR. Gently pry pump or level sensor away from reservoir and out of grommet. (Scheme 3) DO NOT puncture reservoir. Discard rubber grommet. To install, reverse removal procedure using NEW grommet.
