B. RS Wiper Motor Replacement
1. Disconnect the battery.NOTE:
To enhance customer satisfaction, remember to reset the clock when you have completed the service procedure.
2. Disconnect the washer hose at the in line connector located near the air cleaner (Figure 5).
3. Lift the cowl grill and disconnect the washer hose grommet from the hole in the wiper module. Pull the washer hose and the grommet completely through the wiper module tub hole.
4. Remove the cowl grill.
NOTE:
Be careful not to scratch the cowl grill on fenders or the corner of the hood.
5. Remove the four fence nuts holding the wiper module inner brace to the lower windshield fence (Figure 6).
6. Remove the four bolts under the wiper module inner braces holding the module tub to the dash panel (Figure 7).
7. Remove all four inner brace mounting nuts and pull the inner braces free of the mounting studs. The wiper module tub will drop down slightly (Figure 8).
8. Using a pair of 90° needle nose pliers, gently pry apart and disconnect the right and left wiper links from the right and left wiper crank balls (Figure 8).
9. Remove the two left wiper assembly mounting nuts (Figure 9).
10. Remove the two right wiper assembly mounting nuts (Figure 10).
11. Lift the wiper motor assembly partially out of the module.
12. Unlock the red positive lock tab on the wiper module wire connector and disconnect the wiring harness connector from the wiper motor (Figure 11). Discard the old wiper motor assembly.
13. Install the new wiper motor assembly into the module tub.
14. Connect the wire harness connector to the new wiper motor assembly. Lock the red positive lock tab of the connector.
15. Install the four wiper assembly mounting nuts and tighten to 80 in-lbs (9 N.m) (Figure 9 and 10).
16. Push the four inner support braces onto the studs. Install the four nuts and tighten to 80 in-lbs (9 N.m) (Figure 8).
17. Install the four bolts under the wiper module inner braces holding the module to the dash panel and tighten to 150 in-lbs (17 N.m) (Figure 7).
18. Install four the nuts holding the wiper module inner brace to the lower windshield fence and tighten to 65 in-lbs (7 N.m) (Figure 6)
19. Apply the grease supplied with this kit liberally on each of the wiper motor crank balls (Figure 12).
20. Attach the right and left wiper link ends to the right and left crank balls using slip-joint pliers. Apply just enough force to pop the link on.
CAUTION:
Excessive force will damage the plastic drive link bushings.
21. Position the cowl grill on the vehicle for installation.
22. Install the washer hose and the grommet into the wiper module tub. Be sure to properly seat the washer hose grommet into the bottom of the wiper module tub.
23. Connect the washer hose at the in line connector located by the air cleaner (Figure 5).
24. Install the cowl grill.
NOTE:
Be careful not to scratch the cowl grill, fender or the hood.
25. Install the two center screws to the cowl grill.
26. Connect the battery.
27. Remove the tape from the hood and fender then carefully close the hood.
28. Tighten the six screws securing the cowl cover to the wiper module.
29. Engage the two quarter turn fasteners located near the wiper pivot shafts of the cowl grill to the body (Figure 3).
NOTE:
The final position of the arrow on the fastener is toward the windshield.
30. Verify that the wiper motor and the linkage are in the park position by cycling the wiper system. Turn the ignition off.
31. Align the wiper arms to the respective marks made on the windshield in Section A Step 5a and install the wiper arms onto the wiper pivots.
32. Install the wiper arm nuts onto the wiper pivots and tighten to 25 ft-lb (35 N.m).
CAUTION:
It is important to tighten the wiper arm nut properly to avoid stripping the wiper arm head. The wiper arms must be aligned correctly to prevent damage to the wiper system.
33. Activate the windshield wipers to ensure proper function.
34. Install the wiper arm caps and return vehicle to the customer.