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 the GENERAL INFORMATION Section 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 inflator module. Remove horn contact wire from steering column.
- Remove steering wheel hexagon locking nut. Using a puller, remove steering wheel. DO NOT install puller bolts too far as damage to coil assembly can result.
- Remove lower column cover screws. Pivot lower column cover at rear, swing down and push to release. Remove upper column cover. Remove multifunction switch assembly screws. Disconnect switch connector. Remove wiring protector covers.
- Remove switch assembly and wiring harness from column. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten steering wheel nut to 30 ft. lbs. (41 N.m).
Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove instrument panel bezel. Disconnect switch electrical connector. Remove switch. To install, reverse removal procedure.
- Disconnect negative battery 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