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Old 01-21-2010 | 02:15 PM
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Here are the instructions for the wiper module.


REMOVAL
  1. Release the hood latch and open hood.
  2. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
  3. Remove the wiper arms.
  4. Remove the cowl cover.
  5. Disconnect the positive lock on the wiper module wire connector.
  6. Disconnect the wiper module wire connector from the engine compartment wire harness.
  7. Disconnect the windshield washer hose from coupling outside the module.
  8. Disconnect the drain tubes from nipples on bottom of the wiper module.
  9. Remove nuts holding wiper module to lower windshield fence.
  10. Remove bolts holding the wiper module to the dash panel.
  11. Lift wiper module from weld-studs on lower windshield fence. CAUTION: Do not allow wiper module to rest on brake master cylinder reservoir, damage to brake system can result.
  12. Remove wiper module.
 
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Old 01-21-2010 | 02:19 PM
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And Installation.................


INSTALLATION
  1. Clean cylinder head and cover mating surfaces. Inspect cylinder head cover surface for flatness. Replace gasket as necessary.
  2. Inspect seal on the cover bolt for wear or damage. Replace bolt assembly as necessary. NOTE: The cylinder head cover bolts contain a torque limiter sleeve and a seal. The seal and torque sleeve is replaced with the bolt.
  3. Assemble gasket to cylinder cover by inserting the bolt assemblies through each bolt hole on the cover and gasket.
  4. Install cylinder head cover and bolts.
  5. Tighten cylinder head cover bolts to 12 N·m (105 in. lbs.).
  6. Connect PCV hose to cylinder head cover.
  7. Connect power steering pump supply hose support clip to cylinder head cover.
  8. Connect spark plug wires to spark plugs.
  9. Install wiper module.
  10. Connect negative cable to battery.
 
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Old 01-21-2010 | 02:20 PM
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1 - CYLINDER HEAD COVER2 - BOLT 3 - SEAL (SERVICED WITH BOLT)4 - GASKET
 
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Old 01-22-2010 | 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Tizzy1
Here are the instructions for the wiper module.


REMOVAL
  1. Release the hood latch and open hood.
  2. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
  3. Remove the wiper arms.
  4. Remove the cowl cover.
  5. Disconnect the positive lock on the wiper module wire connector.
  6. Disconnect the wiper module wire connector from the engine compartment wire harness.
  7. Disconnect the windshield washer hose from coupling outside the module.
  8. Disconnect the drain tubes from nipples on bottom of the wiper module.
  9. Remove nuts holding wiper module to lower windshield fence.
  10. Remove bolts holding the wiper module to the dash panel.
  11. Lift wiper module from weld-studs on lower windshield fence. CAUTION: Do not allow wiper module to rest on brake master cylinder reservoir, damage to brake system can result.
  12. Remove wiper module.
Wow Tizzy! Very nice of you to post these and those for the rear cover. Thanks!

Earl
 
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Old 01-22-2010 | 02:02 PM
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isn't it amazing how great cut and paste is? Now what the man should do is devulge the source, have the moderator make a sticky then maybe people can find this information quickly and not having to wait for someone else to solve it.
 
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Old 01-22-2010 | 03:24 PM
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Sure i can, just send me the information you want me to stick. It helps everyone.
 
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Old 01-22-2010 | 03:35 PM
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The source is the factory service manual, I thought everyone had one
 
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Old 01-22-2010 | 03:58 PM
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No they don't, but i do. I just don't cut and paste like you. How about you and 92dak5.24x4 send me a pm. I have an ldeal about a sticky for DIY.
 
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Old 01-22-2010 | 05:11 PM
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I have 100's of Factory Service manuals in true form.. printed books. I do have a lot of factory manuals on my MDS machine I bought form a failed dealer, however it's only as current as 1999 and I don't have that machine interfaced with the net.
 



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