Wiper Control Module: Service and Repair

INTERMITTENT WIPE MODULE
An intermittent wipe module is used on vehicles that are not equipped with the optional Vehicle Theft Security System (VTSS).

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Roll down the glove box from the instrument panel.

Fig. 5 Intermittent Wipe Module Remove/Install:

3. Reach through and above the glove box opening to access the intermittent wipe module.
4. Grasp the intermittent wipe module firmly and push it towards the front of the vehicle to disengage the slot on the intermittent wipe module housing from the tab of the mounting bracket on the instrument panel cross body structural support.
5. Lower the intermittent wipe module into the instrument panel glove box opening far enough to access and disconnect the instrument panel wire harness connector from the connector receptacle on the end of the module.
6. Remove the intermittent wipe module from the glove box opening.

INSTALLATION
1. Position the intermittent wipe module into the instrument panel glove box opening.
2. Reconnect the instrument panel wire harness connector for the intermittent wipe module to the connector receptacle on the end of the module.
3. Reach through and above the glove box opening to align the slot on the intermittent wipe module housing with the tab of the mounting bracket on the instrument panel cross body structural support.
4. Grasp the intermittent wipe module firmly and, using hand pressure, pull it towards the rear of the vehicle to engage the slot on the intermittent wipe module housing with the tab of the mounting bracket. The module should snap into place with and audible click.
5. Roll the glove box back up into the instrument panel.
6. Reconnect the battery negative cable.