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Wiper Transmission: Installation: Installation

Fig 1: Front Wiper Module
GC0084040Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  1. Position the front wiper module (3) into the cowl plenum as a unit.
  2. Position the knob-like rubber isolator to the slotted bracket (4) on the forward wall of the cowl plenum and pull the module outboard far enough to seat the isolator in the bracket.
  3. Loosely install the two screws (2) that secure the ends of the front wiper module bracket to the stamped brackets (1) within the cowl plenum.
  4. Tighten the two screws, driver side followed by passenger side, to 8 N.m (73 in. lbs.).
    Fig 2: Front Wiper Motor & Connector
    GC0084039Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  5. Reconnect the wire harness (1) connector (2) to the connector receptacle for the front wiper motor (3) and engage the routing clip onto the stud in the cowl plenum.
  6. Reinstall the cowl plenum cover/grille panel over the front wiper module. Refer to COVER, COWL PANEL, INSTALLATION .
    NOTE:

    Be certain to turn the ignition switch to the ON position, then turn the front wiper switch ON and OFF again to cycle the wiper motor and linkage to their natural park position before reinstalling the front wiper arms onto the wiper pivots.

  7. Reinstall both front wiper arms onto the wiper pivots. Refer to ARM, WIPER, INSTALLATION .
  8. Reconnect the battery negative cable.