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Wiper Motor Replacement




Wiper Motor Replacement

Removal Procedure





Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution Battery Disconnect Caution.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the left-side portion of the cowl vent grille. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement Service and Repair.
3. Remove the nut and the washer that secure the wiper arm linkage to the motor drive shaft.
4. Pry the wiper arm linkage off the motor drive shaft.




5. Remove the nuts.
6. Disconnect the electrical connector.
7. Remove the bolts and the wiper motor.

Installation Procedure





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice Fastener Notice.

1. Install the wiper motor with the bolts.

Tighten the wiper motor bolts to 8 Nm (71 lb in).

2. Connect the electrical connector.




3. Press the wiper arm linkage onto the motor driveshaft.
4. Install the wiper arm linkage to the motor driveshaft with the washer and the nut.

Tighten the wiper arm linkage nut to 5 Nm (44 lb in).

5. Install the left side portion of the cowl vent grille. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement Service and Repair.
6. Connect the negative battery cable.