Tools Required:

J 39232 Wiper Transmission Separator

1. Remove the wiper arms. Refer to Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement .
2. Remove the air inlet grille panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement .
3. Remove the three bolts and two nuts retaining the windshield frame reinforcement.
4. Remove the windshield frame reinforcement.



5. Pull or push on the wiper transmission linkage to rotate the wiper motor crank arm opposite from the park position.



6. Remove the harness grommet from the hole in the plenum.
7. Disconnect the wiper motor harness connector.
8. Push the harness and grommet through the hole in the plenum.
9. Remove the three screws retaining the wiper system drive module.



10. Remove the wiper system drive module from the vehicle.



11. Remove the drive link from the wiper motor crank arm with the J 39232 .



12. Remove the screws retaining the wiper motor.
13. Remove the wiper motor from the wiper drive system module.

Tools Required:

J 39529 Wiper Transmission Installer

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

1. Install the wiper motor onto the wiper drive system module with the screws.

Tighten
Tighten the screws to 8 N·m (71 lb in).




2. Install the drive link onto the wiper motor crank arm with the J 39529 .



3. Lower the wiper module into the upper plenum with the nose of the wiper motor pointing downward.
4. Rotate the wiper module so that the wiper motor nose points toward the rear of the vehicle.



5. Install the wiper drive system module with the three screws.

Tighten
Tighten the three screws to 8 N·m (71 lb in).

6. Push the harness and grommet through the hole in the plenum.
7. Connect the wiper motor harness connector.
8. Install the harness grommet into the hole in the plenum.



9. Install the windshield frame reinforcement with the three bolts and two nuts.

Tighten
Tighten the three bolts and two screws to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

10. Install the air inlet grille panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement .
11. Install the wiper arms. Refer to Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement .
12. Operate the wipers and check for proper operation.