Wiper Linkage: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Dodge Intrepid, 2004 Chrysler Intrepid, 2004 Chrysler Concorde, and 2004 Chrysler 300M. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
There a two serviceable link assemblies in the wiper module (Fig 1 ). The Master Link connects the motor output crank to the drivers side pivot. The Slave link connects the driver side pivot to the passenger side pivot. To service these links, remove the wiper module from the vehicle.
The wiper module mounting grommets can be serviced anytime the module is removed from the vehicle. Replace module mounting grommets if they are broken, cracked, deteriorated, or defective.
- Open hood and disconnect the negative battery cable remote terminal from the remote battery post.
- Remove wiper module from vehicle. Refer to WIPER MODULE .
- Disconnect wiper module slave link from pivot levers by carefully using a ball and socket wedge. Do not damage ball and socket or seal when using wedge.
- Disconnect wiper module master link from pivot lever and motor crank by carefully using a ball and socket wedge. Do not damage ball and socket or seal when using wedge.
- Remove module linkage mounting grommets.NOTE: Grommet eyelet may need to be removed from rubber isolator on rear inboard and forward outboard mounting grommets only during disassembly.
- Remove "U" nut from body (if necessary).