Wiper Motor/Module: Removal
- Remove wiper arm finish cap and fastener. Lift wiper blade away from windshield and remove arm from pivot. Remove antenna from base (if equipped). Remove retaining screws from air inlet grille. Raise hood. Remove plastic retainers from air inlet grille panel. Lift right side of air inlet grille panel up toward windshield. Disconnect washer hose from air inlet grille panel. Close hood. Slide left side of air inlet grille panel up towards windshield and remove.
- Remove instrument panel top cover screw caps and screws. Lift top panel at rear edge to disengage clips, and slide panel out of clips at windshield. Loosen A/C defroster duct and move to right to expose wiper module fasteners. Remove module fasteners.
- Partially remove module/motor and disconnect wiring. Remove module/motor. Remove crank arm nut and disconnect crank arm from motor shaft. Remove motor screws. Separate motor from module.
NOTE:
To install a new module position crank arm at 12 o'clock to ease installation of air inlet grille. If a new wiper motor is installed, remove wiper motor crank arm from new motor and discard.