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Wiper Motor Replacement



Wiper Motor Replacement

Removal Procedure

Important: Cycle the wipers 1 time to ensure they are in the parked position.

1. Remove the air inlet grille panel.




2. Remove the wiper transmission.
3. Mark the location of the wiper transmission arm prior to motor removal.
4. Remove the nut retaining the wiper motor shaft to the wiper motor transmission.
5. Remove the 3 fasteners (1) retaining the wiper motor to the wiper transmission.
6. Remove the wiper motor from the wiper transmission.

Installation Procedure

1. Position the wiper motor into place on the wiper motor transmission, aligning the arm with the locating marks made prior to removal.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

2. Install the 3 fasteners retaining the wiper motor to the wiper transmission.

Tighten the fasteners to 12 N.m (9 lb ft).

3. Connect the wiper motor electrical connector to the wiper motor and cycle the wipers 1 time to ensure motor is in the park position.
4. Disconnect the wiper motor electrical connector.
5. Ensure that the wipers are in the park position.
6. Install the nut retaining the wiper motor shaft to the wiper transmission arm.

Tighten the nut to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).




7. Install the wiper transmission.
8. Install the 3 fasteners (1) retaining the wiper.

Tighten the fasteners to 12 N.m (9 lb ft).

9. Install the air inlet grille panel.
10. Operate the wipers to ensure proper operation.