Service Procedure
NOTE:Make sure the windshield wipers are in the parked position before beginning procedure
1) Record pre-set radio stations. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2) Remove the caps nuts and the front wiper arm assemblies.
NOTE:
Prior to removing the wiper arm assemblies, make a reference mark on the shaft and the arm to aid in alignment on reinstallation.
3) Remove both outer cowl side panels
^ Detach the pins of the cowl side panel.
^ Remove the cowl panel side from inside the fender panel by pulling it.
CAUTION:
Applying excessive pulling force may damage the cowl side panel. If it is difficult to remove use a plastic remover or equivalent tool.
4) Remove the cowl panel
^ Release the clip (A)
^ Push the claw of the clip (B) from both sides to remove it
IMPORTANT NOTE:
The clips may pop as they release Be sure to not lose them
5) Disconnect the washer hose
6) Disconnect wiring harness connector from wiper motor.
7) Using a magnetized screwdriver remove the 3 screws from the wiper motor bottom cover in the following order.
NOTE:
Do not discard or drop the screws they will be used for reassembly.
NOTE:
The wiper motor bottom cover is sealed with butyl rubber.
8) Lift up slightly (Do Not Remove) the right side of the wiper motor bottom cover with one hand and use a small flat head screwdriver in the other to aid in breaking the butyl rubber seal Work the screwdriver around the perimeter of the wiper motor bottom cover to break the seal.
9) Lift up the right side of the wiper motor bottom cover with one hand and carefully using a flat head screwdriver or plastic tool in the other disengage the terminal from the terminal socket. Remove wiper motor bottom cover by pulling straight up from both sides.
To remove the wiper motor bottom cover, the terminal on the left side will need to be disengaged.
10) Remove any residual butyl rubber from the frame, a small flathead screwdriver or plastic tool will aid in removal. When removing, pay special attention that no butyl rubber falls into the wiper motor housing or between the gears. If so, make sure it is removed.
Make sure there is no butyl rubber in the terminal socket, if present, the wiper motor will not operate.
NOTE:
The new wiper motor cover is prepackaged with butyl rubber and grease. Be extremely careful when removing it from the package and when handling. Do not touch the grease or butyl rubber.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Make sure that the relay joint plate is in the correct position prior to installing the wiper motor bottom cover. This will ensure proper fit during installation and alignment.
11) Install the wiper motor bottom cover by aligning the terminals into the socket and the screw holes.
12) Press down the wiper motor bottom cover gently and evenly over the terminal location to insure that the terminal is properly seated in the terminal socket.
13) Using the order below loosely install the screws Continue tightening the screws sequentially a little at a time to seat the cover.
14) Torque screws to 20 N.m (020 kgf-m 72 in-lb) in the above order Check to make sure there are no gaps and the wiper motor bottom cover is fully seated
15) Connect wiper motor wiring connector
16) Re-connect the washer hose
17) Install cowl panel and side panel in reverse order of removal. Install wiper arm assemblies ensuring that they are in the proper parked position tighten the nuts to 22 N.m (224 kgf-m, 162 ft-lb) and press on the caps.
18) Connect negative battery cable.
19) With the wiper switch in the off position, turn the ignition switch to the "on" position The wipers will cycle once and then park Turn the wiper switch on and verify wiper and washer operation.
20) Reset radio stations.