Wiper and Washer Systems: Service and Repair

Windshield wiper system, removing and installing

CAUTION: Before beginning repairs on the electrical system:

- Obtain the anti-theft radio security code.
- Switch the ignition off.
- Disconnect the battery Ground (GND) strap.
- After reconnecting battery, re-code and check operation of anti-theft radio. Also check operation of clock and power windows according to Owner's Manual.

NOTE: Before removing wiper arms, make sure wiper motor is in park position.

Removing
- Remove wiper blades.
- Pry-off caps (2x) on wiper arms with a screwdriver.







- Loosen nuts (13 mm A/F) -arrows-, but do not remove completely.
- Loosen wiper arms -1- by moving them gently.
- Remove nuts completely and take off wiper arms.
- Remove rubber seal -2-.
- Carefully pry out plenum cover -3- at edge of windshield and lift up.
- Detach washer jet connections on rear of plenum cover -3- and take off cover.







Windshield wiper assembly, removing
- Disconnect electrical connection from wiper motor.
- Remove bolts -1- (10 mm A/F).
- Carefully tilt front of wiper frame -2- upward (arrows), then take whole assembly from plenum from the left.