Wiper and Washer Systems: Service and Repair

Removal And Installtion:

REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

<> WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

1. Remove the five mounting bolts of the wiper motor and link assembly and disconnect the connector.
2. To protect the windshield, apply duct tape to the entire circumference of the glass near the wiper motor and link assembly installation position.

3. Use a flat-tipped screwdriver to disengage the driver's side link from the center crank arm.

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the windshield glass when removing the wiper motor and link assembly.

4. Remove the wiper motor and link assembly from the vehicle body (the cowl) while being careful not to scratch the windshield glass.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

>>A<< WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION

CAUTION: Be careful not to scratch the windshield glass when installing the wiper motor and link assembly.

1. Install the wiper motor and link assembly to the vehicle body (the cowl) while being careful not to scratch the windshield glass.

NOTE: Disengage the driver's side link from the center crank arm when replacing with new one.

2. Use water pump pliers to engage securely the driver's side link with the center crank arm.

3. Install the four mounting bolts in the shown order to install the wiper motor and link assembly.
4. Secure the wiper motor and link assembly.

>>B<< WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION
Install the wiper blade at the specified position (standard value).

Standard value:
Driver's side: 33-43 mm (1.3 - 1.7 inches)
Passenger's side: 38-48 mm (1.5 - 1.9 inches)