Recall - Windshield Wiper Link Replacement

VOLUME
2

GROUP
Campaign

NUMBER
012

MODEL
Sephia

DATE
November, 1999

SUBJECT:
Safety Recall: 1998-1999 Windshield Wiper Link Replacement





This bulletin provides information related to a safety recall for 1998 and 1999 Sephia windshield wiper link replacement and wiper arm attaching nut re-torque. A ball socket on the windshield wiper link may be out of tolerance, which could result in the link disengaging from the wiper motor drive arm under load, such as when pushing against ice, snow or other resistance. There is also the possibility that the wiper arm retaining nuts could be insufficiently torqued. In either case, the windshield wipers could stop functioning resulting in reduced forward visibility. Reduced visibility could result in an accident.

* NOTICE:
There is no charge to the customer for this repair. Under applicable law, you may not sell or otherwise deliver any affected 1998-1999 Sephia until it has been repaired, pursuant to the procedures set forth in this bulletin.

INSPECTION:





1. Open hood and look for presence of Campaign 012 completion label on driver's side firewall. If a label is present, NO FURTHER ACTION IS REQUIRED.

2. If label is NOT present, continue to Repair Procedures.

REPAIR PROCEDURES:

SC012 Procedure - Sephia Wiper Link Replacement.

1. Remove wiper arm nut covers, and nuts. Take care to note position of the wipers on the windshield as wiper arms are removed.





2. Carefully remove four (4) plastic screw covers on drivers side plastic cowl cover.

3. Remove four (4) screws securing plastic cowl to vehicle.





4. Remove two (2) plastic push screw retainers and remove plastic cowl cover.





5. Identify correct wiper link to be replaced - wiper motor to RH wiper pivot.





6. Using your hand, firmly pull wiper link up until it pops off the RH wiper ball stud.





7. Using your hand, firmly push the wiper link back until it pops off wiper motor stud. Discard old wiper link.

8. Install new wiper link onto RH wiper and wiper motor ball studs using hand pressure until it snaps in place.

9. Reinstall plastic cowl cover.

10. Reinstall two (2) plastic push screw fasteners in cowl.

11. Reinstall four (4) screws in plastic cowl.

12. Install four (4) new plastic screw covers in cowl.

13. Reinstall both wiper arms in correct positions and torque nuts to 15 lb-ft. Reinstall wiper arm nut covers.





14. Install SC012 Campaign completion sticker on firewall in location indicated (see photo).

AFFECTED PRODUCTION RANGE:

1998 and 1999 Sephia models produced from September 3, 1997 to February 1, 1999.





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