B. Replace Rear Wiper Motor
IMPORTANT:This section is only for vehicles with a "Loss of Ignition Run Only" diagnostic trouble code.
1. With the ignition switch in the OFF position, disconnect the negative battery cable.
NOTE:
To enhance customer satisfaction, remember to record all radio settings before disconnecting the battery and to reset all electronic memory (clock, radio settings, etc.) when you have completed the service procedure.
2. Remove the liftgate wiper arm assembly.
3. Open and raise the liftgate.
4. Remove the two (2) speaker grille/courtesy lamp assemblies (Figure 3).
5. Remove the plugs at the ends of the assist handle and remove the handle attaching screws (Figure 3).
6. Remove the two (2) plugs at the lower corners of the trim panel and remove the lower trim panel screws (Figure 3).
7. Remove the two (2) trim panel screws located in the speaker grille openings (Figure 3).
8. Remove the two (2) plugs near the speaker grille openings in the center of the trim panel and remove the screws (Figure 3).
9. Remove the six (6) trim panel screws along the top edge and upper sides of the trim panel (Figure 3).
10. Disengage the frog leg clips around the perimeter of the trim panel and remove the trim panel from the liftgate.
11. Disconnect the wiper motor electrical connector (Figure 4).
12. Remove the five (5) wiper motor bracket mounting screws (Figure 4). Remove the wiper motor and bracket assembly from the liftgate and set it aside.
13. Install the remanufactured or new rear wiper motor and bracket assembly into the liftgate. Torque the five (5) attaching screws to 35 in-lbs (4 Nm).
14. Connect the wiper motor electrical connector.
15. Position the liftgate trim panel on the liftgate and engage the frog-leg clips around the perimeter of the panel.
16. Install the six (6) screws along the top and upper sides of the trim panel (Figure 3).
CAUTION:
DO NOT over tighten screws as this could damage the trim panel or strip the screws.
17. Install the two (2) screws located in the speaker grille openings (Figure 3).
18. Install the two (2) screws and plugs in the center of the trim panel (Figure 3).
19. Install the two (2) screws and plugs in the lower trim panel comers (Figure 3).
20. Install the assist handle with the two (2) screws (Figure 3). Install the handle screw plugs.
21. Connect the courtesy lamp electrical connectors and install the speaker grille/courtesy lamp assemblies.
22. Close the liftgate.
23. Install the liftgate wiper arm assembly.
24. In the fuse block located under the instrument panel, replace the rear wiper motor/airbag fuse (Fuse # 13) with a new 20 amp fuse (Figure 5).
25. ^ If any other airbag system diagnostic trouble codes were detected and must be still be repaired, continue with the appropriate section of the Service Procedure to correct that issue.
^ If no other diagnostic trouble codes require correction, continue with Step 26.
26. Install the lower steering column cover (Figure 1).
27. Connect the parking hand brake linkage.
28. Connect the liftgate release switch electrical connector (Figure 1).
29. Tighten the lower steering column cover screws securely.
30. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position and exit the vehicle.
31. Connect the negative battery terminal.
32. From outside the vehicle, turn the ignition switch to the OFF position for about 10 seconds and then back to the ON position.
33. Observe the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster. It should illuminate for 6-8 seconds and then go out.
NOTE:
If the airbag warning light fails to light or lights and stays on, there is a system malfunction. Refer to the proper Body Diagnostic Procedures manual to diagnose and repair the problem.