Installation Procedure

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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.

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
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Install the drive link onto the wiper motor crank arm with the J 39529.

Fig 2: Installing Drive Link Onto Wiper Motor Crank Arm
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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 three screws.
Tighten

Tighten the three 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
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Install the windshield frame reinforcement with the three bolts and two nuts.
Tighten

Tighten the three bolts and two screws to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
Install the air inlet grille panel. Refer to AIR INLET GRILLE PANEL REPLACEMENT in Body Front End.
Install the wiper arms. Refer to WIPER ARM REPLACEMENT .
Operate the wipers and check for proper operation.

Fig 5: Installing Windshield Frame Reinforcement
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