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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

    • J 39232 Wiper Transmission Separator
    • J 39529 Wiper Transmission Installer

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the air inlet grille panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement in Body Front End.
  2. Remove the wiper motor water deflector. Refer to Windshield Wiper and Windshield Washer Control Module Water Deflector Replacement .

  3. Object Number: 306506  Size: SH
  4. Using the J 39232 , disconnect the wiper transmission from the wiper motor crank arm.

  5. Object Number: 334250  Size: SH
  6. Remove the wiper motor crank arm cover.
  7. Remove the wiper motor crank arm screw.
  8. Remove the wiper motor crank arm from the wiper motor.

Installation Procedure

  1. Before installing the wiper motor crank arm, the wiper motor must be in the inner wipe position of the delay mode.

  2. Object Number: 512040  Size: SH
  3. Position the wiper motor crank arm onto the wiper motor.
  4. Measure the gap between wiper motor crank arm and the bracket tab. If the gap is not 4-8 mm (0.157-0.314 in), remove the wiper motor crank arm and repeat installation.
  5. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 334250  Size: SH
  6. Install the wiper motor crank arm screw .
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the screw to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).

  8. Install the wiper motor crank arm cover.

  9. Object Number: 306515  Size: SH
  10. Using the J 39529 , install the wiper transmission to the wiper motor crank arm.
  11. Install the air inlet grille panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement in Body Front End.
  12. Install the wiper motor water deflector. Refer to Windshield Wiper and Windshield Washer Control Module Water Deflector Replacement .
  13. Operate the windshield wipers and inspect for proper operation.