Wiper Gear Box: Service and Repair

Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the wiper arms.




2. Disconnect the washer hose from the washer solvent container hose.
3. Disconnect the washer hose retainer from the body.
4. Remove the push-pin fasteners from the air inlet grille panel.
5. Remove the air inlet grille panel from the vehicle.




6. If you are replacing the grille panel, perform the following procedures:

* Remove the plenum-to-hood seal.
* Remove the windshield washer hose.

Installation Procedure




1. If you are replacing the grill panel, perform the following procedures:

* Install the plenum-to-hood seal.
* Install new right and left hood rear side seals.
* Install the windshield washer hose.




2. Position the air inlet grille panel to the vehicle. Ensure that the lace molding is laying properly on the lower edge of the windshield.
3. Install the push-pin fasteners to the air inlet grille panel.
4. Connect the windshield washer hose to the washer solvent hose.
5. Connect the washer hose retainer to the body.
6. Install the wiper arms.