Front Wiper Module

2008 Jeep Compass Limited, FWD, StandardSECTION Front Wiper Module
Fig 1: Front Wiper Module
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  1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
  2. Remove both front wiper arms from the wiper pivots. See REMOVALΒ .
  3. Remove the cowl plenum cover/grille panel from over the front wiper module. Refer to REMOVAL .
  4. Disengage the routing clip from the stud in the cowl plenum and disconnect the wire harness (1) connector (2) from the connector receptacle for the front wiper motor (3).
    Fig 2: Front Wiper Module
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  5. Remove the two screws (2) that secure the ends of the front wiper module bracket (3) to the stamped brackets (1) within the cowl plenum.
  6. Pull the front wiper module inboard far enough to disengage the knob-like rubber isolator from the slotted bracket (4) on the forward wall of the cowl plenum.
  7. Remove the front wiper module from the cowl plenum as a unit.
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