Front Wiper Module: Removal

2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring, 2.4 B, AutomaticSECTION Removal
  1. Open hood.
  2. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
    Fig 1: Removing & Installing Battery Negative Cable
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  3. Using a trim stick (special tool #C-4755) or equivalent, gently pry up on the wiper arm nut cap and remove. See Figure .
  4. Remove wiper arm retaining nut. See Figure .
  5. Remove the arm from the pivot using a rocking motion while the arm is in an over/centered position. See Figure .
  6. Remove the cowl cover. The right side cover overlaps the left side cover, so they both must be removed.
    1. Remove the rear engine compartment seal at the cowl.
    2. Remove the four push retainers to the right side cowl cover and remove from vehicle.
    3. Remove the three push retainers to the left side cowl cover and remove from vehicle.
  7. Disconnect front wiper motor posi-lock harness connector.
  8. Remove three front wiper module mounting bolts and remove module from vehicle.
    Fig 2: Removing & Installing Front Wiper Module
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NOTE: If replacing the front wiper linkage, the wiper motor must be transferred to the new linkage.
  • Disconnect drive link from motor crank ball joint.
  • Remove three bolts to the front wiper motor and separate from linkage.
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