Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

WARNING: WINDSHIELD WIPER MECHANISM CAN PINCH, CRUSH, OR IN EXTREME CASES, EVEN SEVER EXTREMITIES. ALWAYS REMOVE IGNITION KEY WHEN WORKING ON WINDSHIELD WIPER MECHANISM.




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the wiper module (1) from the vehicle.




3. Remove the crank arm retaining nut (1) from the wiper motor shaft (2).
4. Scribe a reference mark (3) on both the wiper module and the crank arm for proper alignment during reassembly.
5. Press the crank arm (4) off of the wiper motor shaft (2).




6. Remove the three wiper motor retaining bolts (1) from the wiper module (2).
7. Remove the wiper motor (3) from the wiper module (2).

INSTALLATION
Before installing the wiper motor, synchronize the wiper motor shaft into the park position.

1. Insert the wiper motor (3) into the wiper motor module (2).
2. Install the three wiper motor retaining bolts (1). Tighten bolts to 11 N.m (8 ft. lbs.).




3. Align the wiper motor crank arm (1) onto the wiper motor shaft in the park position (3) and press into place.
4. Install the wiper motor crank arm retaining nut (2). Tighten retaining nut to 26 N.m (19 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the wiper motor module into the vehicle.
6. Connect the negative battery cable.