Wiper Control Module: Service and Repair

REMOVAL







1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.

CAUTION: Electronic modules are sensitive to electrical charges. If exposed to these charges, damage may result.







2. Remove the LH instrument panel insulator.
1 Remove the pushpins.
2 Remove the insulator.
^ Remove the courtesy lamp.







3. Remove the instrument panel steering column cover.
1 Remove the screws.
2 Remove the cover.







4. Position the hood release handle aside.
1 Pull the hood release handle.
2 Remove the screws.
3 Position the handle aside.







5. Position the parking brake release handle aside.
1 Pull the parking brake release handle.
2 Remove the bolts.
3 Position the parking brake release handle aside.







6. Remove the instrument panel steering column opening cover reinforcement.
1 Remove the bolts.
2 Remove the reinforcement.







7. Remove the wiper control module.
1 Disconnect the electrical connector.
2 Remove the bolt.
3 Remove the module.

INSTALLATION



























1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

NOTE: When the battery is disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 mi) or more to relearn the strategy.