Wiper Control Module: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

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

Wiper Module Wire Connector:

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

Wiper Module:

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

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

12. Remove wiper module.

INSTALLATION

NOTE: If replacing the wiper tub, the components must be transferred to the new tub.

1. Position the wiper module into the cowl.
2. Install the bolts that secure the wiper module to the dash (WIPER MODULE). Tighten bolts to 17 Nm (150 in. lbs.).
3. Install the nuts that retain the wiper module to the bulkhead fenceline. Tighten nuts to 7 Nm (62 in. lbs.).
4. Connect the drain tubes to the nipples on the wiper module.
5. Connect the windshield washer tube.
6. Connect the wire harness connector to the wiper module (WIPER MODULE).
7. Connect the positive lock on the wiper module wire connector (WIPER MODULE WIRE CONNECTOR).

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

8. Install the cowl cover.
9. Install the wiper arms and blades. Tighten nuts to 37 Nm (27 ft. lbs.).
10. Connect the battery negative cable.
11. Close the hood.