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Wiper Motor: Installation

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  1. Remove nut and bolts from new motor.
  2. Connect motor to electrical connector, reconnect battery, and cycle motor to park position.
  3. Disconnect negative battery cable and motor electrical connector.
  4. Place motor on linkage assembly and place motor retaining plate over motor shaft.
  5. Install the motor retaining bolts. Torque bolts to 9 +/- 1 N.m (80 +/- 9 in. lbs.).
  6. Install the motor shaft grommet.
  7. Align the crank with the linkage arm so it is parallel. See Fig 1. The linkage arm will cover the hole in the crank when aligned properly. See Fig 1. Place the crank on the motor shaft and start the nut. Torque the nut to 18 +/- 2 N.m (159 +/- 18 in. lbs.).
    Fig 1: Wiper Motor Crank Alignment
    GC0031255Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - WIPER MOTOR CRANK 4 - CENTER OF BALL STUD TO CENTER OF MOTOR RETAINING BOLT - 27.6 MM
    2 - WIPER LINKAGE 5 - BALL STUD IS ON THE MOTOR CRANK INSIDE THE CAP ON THE LINKAGE.
    3 - MOTOR RETAINING BOLT TO LINKAGE 6 - WIPER MOTOR CRANK AND WIPER LINKAGE SHOULD BE PARALLEL WHEN IN THE PARK POSITION.
  8. Install the wiper motor assembly (Refer to ELECTRICAL/WIPERS/WASHERS/WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY - INSTALLATION) .
  9. Connect the battery negative cable.
  10. Close hood.
  11. Verify vehicle and system operation.