Replacing Windshield Wiper Motor

Caution: Do not allow wiper motor to run with wiper arms attached when hood is raised into the service position. Body and paint damage will result.

1. Remove wiper arms, ensure wiper motor is in park position.
2. Remove one end of static grounding wire at hood hinge.
3. Disconnect gas strut from hood, then raise hood to service position and lock into place.
4. Remove fresh air intake cowl grill and covers.
5. Remove and disconnect wiring cable channel from fresh air inlet box.
6. Remove fresh air inlet box and position aside.
7. On four door models, remove trim covers from intake manifold and valve cover.
8. On two door models, proceed as follows:
a. Remove coolant and washer fluid bottles, position aside.
b. Remove control unit cover.
c. Disconnect control unit electrical connectors, then remove control unit.
9. On all models, remove wiper assembly covers, then place protective cover around cowl area to prevent paint damage during wiper motor removal
10. Disconnect wiper motor electrical connector, then remove holder for plug. Do not allow plug to be pushed into passengers compartment.
11. Remove wiper pivot shaft and wiper frame assembly mounting nuts and brackets, then wrap protective tape around left pivot shaft to prevent paint damage during removal.
12. Pull left shaft down into cowl area, then move wiper assembly as far to right side of vehicle as possible.
13. Rotate assembly towards front of vehicle and remove from cowl.
14. Remove nut from motor shaft, then the crank arm from shaft.
15. Remove motor to frame mounting bolts, then the motor.
16. Reverse procedures to install, noting the following:
a. Ensure motor and linkage are in park position before connecting crank arm to motor shaft
b. After positioning assembly into vehicle, tighten left pivot shaft mounting nut first, then the remaining bolts.
c. Connect and run wiper assembly prior to attaching wiper arms to ensure entire assembly is in park position.