Wiper Linkage Removal; Installation; Wiper Module Removal - Chrysler 300M 2002 Service Manual

8R - 20 WIPERS/WASHERS
WIPER BLADE ELEMENT (Continued)
the stopper. Assure element locked end is closest to
wiper system pivot.
WIPER LINKAGE
REMOVAL
There a two serviceable link assemblies in the
wiper module (Fig. 15). The Master Link connects
the motor output crank to the drivers side pivot. The
Slave link connects the driver side pivot to the pas-
senger side pivot. To service these links, remove the
wiper module from the vehicle.
The wiper module mounting grommets can be ser-
viced anytime the module is removed from the vehi-
cle. Replace module mounting grommets if they are
broken, cracked, deteriorated, or defective.
Fig. 15 WIPER LINK ARMS
1 - MASTER LINK ARM
2 - SLAVE LINK ARM
3 - WINDSHIELD WIPER FRAME ASSEMBLY
(1) Open hood and disconnect the negative battery
cable remote terminal from the remote battery post.
(2) Remove wiper module from vehicle. Refer to
Electrical, Wipers and Washers, Wiper Module
Removal.
(3) 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.
(4) 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.
(5) 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 disas-
sembly.
(6) Remove "U" nut from body (if necessary).

INSTALLATION

NOTE: Grommet eyelet may have been removed
from rubber isolator on rear inboard and forward
outboard mounting grommets during disassembly.
Install if removed.
(1) Install "U" nut to body (if necessary).
(2) Install the module linkage mounting grommets.
NOTE: When assembling master link or slave link to
module frame, use channel locks wrapped in cloth
to prevent damage to ball and socket joint. Apply
light pressure to assemble socket to ball.
(3) Connect the wiper module master link to the
pivot lever and motor crank by carefully snapping
together. Do not damage ball and socket or seal.
(4) Connect wiper module slave link to pivot levers
by carefully snapping together. Do not damage ball
and socket or seal.
(5) Install the wiper module into the vehicle. Refer
to Electrical, Wipers and Washers, Wiper Module
Installation.
(6) Connect the negative battery cable remote ter-
minal to the remote battery post.
WIPER MODULE
REMOVAL
(1) Open hood and disconnect the negative battery
cable remote terminal from the remote battery post.
(2) Remove driver and passenger side wiper arms.
Refer to Electrical, Wipers and Washers, Wiper Arm
Removal.
(3) Remove nine screws to cowl screen panel. Refer
to Body for Removal.
(4) Remove wiper module mounting bolt located on
top of the tower to tower beam.
(5) Remove eight bolts to Tower to Tower (crosscar)
support (Fig. 16). Refer to Body for Removal.
(6) Remove three retaining bolts to windshield
wiper module (Fig. 17).
(7) Lift wiper module away from vehicle body.
(8) Disconnect one wire connector.
(9) Remove windshield wiper module from vehicle.
(10) If replacing module, transfer wiper module
grommets to new module assembly (Fig. 18).
(11) Remove one nut to crank arm and remove
from motor (Fig. 19).
(12) Remove three retaining bolts from wiper
motor (Fig. 19).
(13) Remove wiper motor from wiper module
assembly. Install onto new wiper module assembly.
Refer to Electrical, Wipers and Washers, Wiper
Motor, Removal.
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