Installation Procedure

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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE

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

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

Fig 1: Installing Wiper Motor Onto Wiper Drive System Module With Screws
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Install the drive links onto the wiper motor crank arm and the wiper transmission drive shafts with the J 39529 .

Fig 2: Installing Drive Link Using Wiper Transmission Installer
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Lower the wiper module into the upper plenum with the nose of the wiper motor pointing downward.
Rotate the wiper module so that the wiper motor nose points toward the rear of the vehicle.

Fig 3: Lowering Wiper Module Into Upper Plenum
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Install the wiper drive system module with the 3 screws.
Tighten

Tighten the 3 screws to 8 N.m (71 lb in).
Push the harness and grommet through the hole in the plenum.
Connect the wiper motor harness connector.
Install the harness grommet into the hole in the plenum.

Fig 4: Installing Wiper Drive System Module With Screws
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Install the windshield frame reinforcement with the 3 bolts and 2 nuts.
Tighten

Tighten the 3 bolts and 2 nuts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
Install the air inlet grille panel. Refer to AIR INLET GRILLE PANEL REPLACEMENT .
Install the wiper arms. Refer to WIPER ARM REPLACEMENT .
Operate the wipers and check for proper operation.

Fig 5: Installing Windshield Frame Reinforcement , Bolts, And Nuts
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