Wiper Motor - Installation

INSTALLATION





1. Position the wiper motor beneath the wiper linkage module in the cowl plenum.
2. Align the mounting bosses of the wiper motor to the mounting holes of the wiper linkage module center (motor) bracket.
3. Install and tighten the three screws (1) that secure the wiper motor to the center bracket of the wiper linkage module. Tighten the screws to 12.5 Nm (110 in. lbs.).
4. Reconnect the left headlamp and dash wire harness connector to the wiper motor pigtail wire connector.
5. Reconnect the battery negative cable.

NOTE: Be certain that the wiper motor is in the park position before attempting to reinstall the crank arm to the motor output shaft.

6. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position and move the multi-function switch control knob to turn the wiper motor ON. Turn the switch back to the OFF position. Wait until the wiper motor output shaft stops moving, then turn the ignition switch back to the OFF position. The wiper motor is now in the park position.
7. Position the crank arm onto the wiper motor output shaft (3) so that the crank arm is oriented between the two alignment marks (2) on the wiper linkage module center bracket, then press the crank arm down firmly over the output shaft.





8. Install and tighten the nut (5) that secures the crank arm to the wiper motor (6) output shaft. Tighten the nut to 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.).
9. Reinstall the cowl plenum cover/grille panel over the cowl plenum. Cowl Panel Cover - Installation.
10. Reinstall both wiper arms onto the wiper pivots. Wiper Arm - Installation.
11. Close and latch the hood.