Remove wiper arm finish cap and fastener. Lift wiper blade away from windshield and remove arm from pivot. Remove cowl trim fasteners at windshield edge of panel. Open hood and remove remaining cowl fasteners, then remove cowl trim panel.
Disconnect windshield washer hose (if equipped). Remove instrument panel top cover screw caps and screws. Lift top panel at rear edge to disengage clips and slide panel out of clips at windshield. Remove screws and unsnap windshield defroster nozzle from mode valve assembly.
Remove defroster nozzle by rotating front of nozzle up and away from windshield. This will expose wiper module fasteners. Remove module fasteners. Partially remove module/motor and disconnect wiring. Remove module/motor. Remove crank arm nut and disconnect crank arm from motor shaft. Remove motor attaching screws and remove motor from module.

NOTE: If replacing wiper module on 1991 and early 1992 vehicles, center fastening stud nuts must be removed from under instrument panel cover. To install a new module with studs already attached, the 9-mm holes in center cowl must be enlarged to 15 mm. If a new wiper motor is installed, remove wiper motor crank arm from new motor and discard.

When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.

• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.

• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.

• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.

• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

Safety Warning

Front Wiper Module/Motor: Removal

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When to See a Mechanic

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