Motor, Wiper: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 RAM 2500 HD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Position the wiper motor beneath the wiper linkage module in the cowl plenum.
- Align the mounting bosses of the wiper motor to the mounting holes of the wiper linkage module center (motor) bracket.
- Install and tighten the three screws (1) that secure the wiper motor to the center bracket of the wiper linkage module. Tighten the screws to 12.5 N.m (110 in. lbs.).
- Reconnect the left headlamp and dash wire harness connector to the wiper motor pigtail wire connector.
- Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.NOTE:
Be certain that the wiper motor is in the park position before attempting to reinstall the crank arm to the motor output shaft.
- Transition the ignition switch (also known as the Wireless Ignition Node/WIN, Keyless Ignition Node/KIN or Ignition Node Module/IGNM) status to On and move the multifunction switch control knob to turn the wiper motor On. Turn the multifunction switch back to the Off position. Wait until the wiper motor output shaft stops moving, then transition the status of the ignition switch back to Off. The wiper motor is now in the park position.
- Position the crank arm onto the wiper motor output shaft (3) so that the crank arm is oriented between the two alignment marks (2) on the wiper linkage module center bracket, then press the crank arm down firmly over the output shaft.
- Install and tighten the nut (5) that secures the crank arm to the wiper motor (6) output shaft. Tighten the nut to 28 N.m (21 ft. lbs.).
- Reinstall the cowl plenum cover/grille panel over the cowl plenum. Refer to COVER, COWL PANEL, INSTALLATION .
- Reinstall both wiper arms onto the wiper pivots. Refer to ARM, WIPER, INSTALLATION .
- Close and latch the hood.