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Wiper Module - Remove and Replace: Remove

  1. Remove the rear underhood apron. See UNDERHOOD APRON - REAR (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  2. Remove the cabin intake duct. See DUCT - CABIN INTAKE (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  3. Right-Hand Drive (RHD) only:  Remove the outer HVAC plenum duct. See DUCT - HVAC PLENUM - OUTER (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  4. Remove the hood latch cover. See COVER - HOOD LATCH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  5. Remove the underhood storage carpet. See CARPET - UNDERHOOD STORAGE (REMOVE AND INSTALL) .
  6. Remove the underhood storage unit. See UNDERHOOD STORAGE UNIT (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  7. Remove the wiper arms. See WIPER ARMS (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
    NOTE: For cars built on or after March 9th, 2019, the wiper module assembly does not have pigtail. Switch to "Wiper Service Mode" when removing it (China only).
  8. Release the clips that attach the LH and RH shock tower covers to the vehicle, and then remove the covers from the vehicle.

    LH shock tower cover shown, RH similar 

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  9. Release the clips that attach the cowl screen to the vehicle, and then remove the cowl screen from the vehicle.
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  10. Disconnect the electrical connector from the wiper module.
    WARNING: Do not place limbs within the module linkage area as the wiper arms will automatically transition to Parking Mode.
  11. Remove the bolts that attach the wiper module to the body, and then remove the wiper module from the vehicle.
    NOTE: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
    • 2 in extension
    NOTE: Left-Hand Drive (LHD) shown below.
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    NOTE: Right-Hand Drive (RHD) shown below.
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