Wiper Module: Removal

Fig 1: Aligning Wiper Arm

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NOTE: If possible, cycle the Wiper System to position the wiper arms and linkage in the park position before removal is attempted.

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the wiper arms. (Refer to ELECTRICAL/WIPERS/WASHERS/WIPER ARMS - REMOVAL) .
Remove the cowl grille. (Refer to BODY/EXTERIOR/COWL GRILLE - REMOVAL) .

Fig 2: Identifying Control Module Box Cover, Wiper Motor Harness Connector & BCM
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Remove the control module box cover (1).
Unlock and disconnect the wiper motor harness connector (2) from the Body Control Module (BCM) (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Wiper Motor Harness Rubber Grommets, Cowl Ledge & Control Module Box
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Remove the wiper motor harness rubber grommet (1) from the control module box (4).
Remove the wiper motor harness rubber grommet (2) from the cowl ledge (3).

Fig 4: Identifying Cowl Grille Drain
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Rotate the cowl grille drain (1) counterclockwise, then lift upward and remove from the cowl.

Fig 5: Removing/Installing Wiper Module
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Remove the lower wiper module attachment bolt (3) under the cowl ledge (2).
Remove the two upper wiper module attachment nuts (1).
CAUTION: Do not allow the wiper module to contact the windshield.
Remove the wiper module (4) from the vehicle.