Patriot 4WD L4-2.4L (2009)
Wiper Gear Box: Service and Repair
Wiper Transmission - Removal
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove both front wiper arms from the wiper pivots. See: Wiper Arm/Service and Repair/Wiper Arm - Removal.
3. Remove the cowl plenum cover/grille panel from over the front wiper module. See: Body and Frame/Cowl/Cowl Moulding / Trim/Service and
Repair/Cowl Panel Cover - 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).
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.