Dash Panel Outer Insulator Replacement - Upper (without LM2)

Dash Panel Outer Insulator Replacement - Upper (without LM2) Removal Procedure

Using the appropriate trim tool, remove both windshield wiper arm finish caps (1) from the windshield wiper arms (3).
Windshield Wiper Arm Nut (2) » Remove [2x]
Use the J–39822 Wiper Arm Puller to remove the wiper arm (3) from the wiper motor pivot shaft.

Apply two layers of masking tape to the painted surface around the top edge of the air inlet grille panel extensions (1) to prevent paint damage.
Using a suitable plastic trim tool, carefully release the air inlet grille panel extension clips.
Air Inlet Grille Panel Extension (1) » Remove [2x]

Air Inlet Grille Panel Retainer (1) » Remove [8x]
Windshield Washer Nozzle Hose » Disconnect [3x]
Lift the front edge of the air inlet grille panel (2) and slide the panel forward from both hood hinges to remove.

Disconnect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection

Release the retainers.
Windshield Wiper System Module Bolt (1) » Remove [2x]
Slide the windshield wiper system module (2) inboard to release the grommet from the plenum and flip the windshield wiper system module upside down to gain access to the electrical connector.
Push electrical connector together to unload the latch system. Then using a small pick or small flat bladed tool, lightly pry down and outboard on the locking tab (3) and pull the electrical connector away from the module mating connector. Do NOT attempt to pry anywhere else on the connector body or damage can occur.
Verify the electrical connector and the windshield wiper system module mating connector (3) are not damaged.

Pull the dash panel outer insulator – upper (1) forward and upward to remove. Installation Procedure
Dash Panel Outer Insulator - Upper (1) » Install
Connect the electrical connector to the windshield wiper system module until the lock engages fully.
Pull back lightly on the electrical connector to ensure the lock is engaged.

Windshield Wiper System Module Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [2x] — Fastener Specifications
Install the retainers.
Connect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
Windshield Wiper System Module Shield (1) » Install
Air Inlet Grille Panel (2) » Install
Windshield Washer Nozzle Hose » Install [3x]
Air Inlet Grille Panel Retainer (1) » Install [8x]
Hood Rear Outer Air Inlet Seal (2) » Install [2x]
Hood Rear Outer Air Inlet Seal Retainers (1) » Install [2x]
Air Inlet Grille Panel Extension (1) » Install [2x]
Remove the double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces.
Using a 50/50 mixture of isopropyl alcohol and clean drinkable water with a clean towel, remove any left over adhesive residue from the masking tape.
Clean the left and right side windshield wiper transmission pivot shaft splines with a soft wire brush before installing the windshield wiper arm (3).
Position the windshield wiper arm (3) on the windshield wiper transmission pivot shaft.
Windshield Wiper Arm Nut (2) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications
Windshield Wiper Arm Finish Cap (1) » Install [2x]

If required, realign the windshield wipers to their respective alignment circles (1) on the windshield.
Lubricate the windshield with clean washer fluid.
Run the windshield wipers for two complete cycles then turn off the windshield wipers.
Ensure the windshield wipers are in the full park position.
Dash Panel Outer Insulator Retainer (1) » Install [2x]
Radiator Surge Tank (3) » Install