Wiper and Washer Systems: Service and Repair

Front Wiper Unit Replacement

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the wiper arms.
3. Remove the cowl cover.
4. Release the hood latch and open hood.

Fig.6 Wiper Unit Wire Connector:

5. Disconnect the positive lock on the wiper unit wire connector.
6. Disconnect the wiper unit wire connector from the engine compartment wire harness.
7. Disconnect the windshield washer hose from coupling inside unit.
8. Disconnect the drain tubes from nipples on bottom of the wiper unit.
9. Remove nuts holding wiper unit to lower windshield fence.

Fig.7 Wiper Unit:

10. Remove bolts holding the wiper unit to the dash panel.
11. Lift wiper unit from weld-studs on lower windshield fence.

CAUTION: Do not allow wiper unit to rest on brake master cylinder reservoir, damage to brake system can result.

12. Remove wiper unit.

INSTALLATION
1. Position the wiper unit into the cowl.
2. Install the nuts that retain the wiper unit.
3. Install the bolts that secure the wiper unit to the dash.
4. Connect the drain tubes to the nipples on the wiper unit.
5. Connect the windshield washer tube.
6. Connect the wire harness connector to the wiper unit.
7. Disconnect the positive lock on the wiper unit wire connector.

CAUTION: Do not allow wiper unit to rest on brake master cylinder reservoir, damage to brake system can result.

8. Close the hood.
9. Install the cowl cover.
10. Install the wiper arms and blades.
11. Connect the battery negative cable.