Wiper Module: Description

The wiper module holds the wiper motor and is secured with two nuts on studs and one bolt, each through rubber isolators to the cowl plenum panel. The ends of the two wiper pivot shafts that protrude through openings in the cowl grille panel and drive the wiper arms are the only visible components of the wiper module on the exterior of the vehicle. The wiper module consists of the following major components:

• Wiper pivot shafts (1).
• Linkage (2).
• Module frame (3).
• Crank arm (4).
• Wiper Motor (5).

Fig 1: Identifying Wiper Module Components

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