Compass 2WD L4-2.4L (2008)
Wiper Motor: Service and Repair
Wiper Module - Installation
INSTALLATION
1. Position the front wiper module (3) into the cowl plenum as a unit.
2. Position the knob-like rubber isolator to the slotted bracket (4) on the forward wall of the cowl plenum and pull the module outboard far enough to
seat the isolator in the bracket.
3. Loosely install the two screws (2) that secure the ends of the front wiper module bracket to the stamped brackets (1) within the cowl plenum.
4. Tighten the two screws, driver side followed by passenger side, to 8 Nm (73 in. lbs.).
5. Reconnect the wire harness (1) connector (2) to the connector receptacle for the front wiper motor (3) and engage the routing clip onto the stud in
the cowl plenum.
6. Reinstall the cowl plenum cover/grille panel over the front wiper module. See: Body and Frame/Cowl/Cowl Moulding / Trim/Service and
Repair/Cowl Top Panel - Installation.
NOTE: Be certain to turn the ignition switch to the ON position, then turn the front wiper switch ON and OFF again to cycle the wiper
motor and linkage to their natural park position before reinstalling the front wiper arms onto the wiper pivots.
7. Reinstall both front wiper arms onto the wiper pivots. See: Wiper Arm/Service and Repair/Wiper Arms - Installation.
8. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
