Windshield Wiper Motor -V-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING: Removing
-- Turn off the ignition and remove the key.
Damaged high voltage components may produce dangerously high voltage.
Note the following when working near high voltage components and cables:
- Do not use tools that have sharp edges, that are used for cutting or shaping, or that generate heat, such as welding, soldering, hot air or thermal adhesive equipment.
- Inspect the high voltage components in the area where the work will be performed before starting the procedure.
- Visually inspect the Electric Drive Power and Control Electronics -JX1-, the Electro-Drive Drive Motor -V141-, the A/C Compressor -V470- and the high voltage cables when working inside the engine compartment.
- Perform a visual inspection of the high voltage cables and the covers when working on the floor panel.
- Perform a visual inspection of the high voltage cables and the electro-box with the High Voltage System Maintenance Connector -TW- when working in the rear of the vehicle.
- Perform a visual inspection of all of the potential equalization cables.
Note the following when performing the visual inspection:
- None of the components may display any exterior damage.
- The high voltage cable insulation and the potential equalization cables may not be damaged.
- The high voltage cables may not be deformed in any way.
- Each high voltage component muss be labeled with a red warning label.
-- Remove wiper arms, refer to WINDSHIELD WIPER ARMS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Remove the seal -3-.
-- Remove the retaining clips -1- from the mounts and remove the plenum chamber cover -2-.
-- Remove the securing clips -2- -arrow A-.
The cowl panel trim could be damaged.
- Coat the transition between the windshield and cowl panel trim with some soapy water and carefully pull the cowl panel trim -1- vertically out of the retainer on the windshield -B arrows- beginning at the edge of the window.
-- Remove the cowl panel trim -1- by carefully removing it from the retainer on the windshield -B arrows-.
-- Disconnect the connector -2-.
-- Remove the drain channel -3- on the linkage -arrows A-.
-- Remove the bolts -4, 5 and 6-.
-- Rotate the wiper arm frame -1- with the linkage and wiper motor upward -arrow B- and pull it forward out of the plenum chamber.