Wiper Motor Linkage: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Turn windshield wiper switch to LO and allow wipers to move to a straight up-and-down position. Turn ignition switch OFF to leave windshield wiper pivot arms in this position, and remove windshield wiper pivot arms from the pivot shafts.

NOTE: Windshield wiper mounting arm and pivot shaft assembly is mounted below cowl vent screen. Windshield wiper mounting arm and pivot shafts are connected together with non-removable plastic ball joints. Windshield wiper mounting arm and pivot shaft assembly is non-repairable except for the windshield wiper motor.

2. Disconnect battery ground cable.
3. Remove retaining nut and RH windshield wiper pivot arm and LH windshield wiper pivot arm from windshield wiper pivot shafts.
4. Remove eight plastic retainers (1/4 turn counterclockwise) retaining cowl vent screens to inner panels.
5. Remove six clips retaining cowl vent screens to inner panels.
6. Disconnect electrical connector from windshield wiper motor.
7. Remove four screws retaining windshield wiper mounting arm and pivot shaft assembly to cowl.
8. Remove windshield wiper mounting arm and pivot shaft assembly from vehicle.

INSTALLATION
1. Follow removal procedure in reverse order.

CAUTION: Before reinstalling windshield wiper blade and arm assemblies, turn ignition switch to RUN, turn wiper switch to LO or HI, and then turn wiper switch OFF to cycle the wipers and allow them to park. Failure to cycle the wipers may result in incorrect wiper arm positioning causing the wipers to travel past their intended wipe area and possibly damage the vehicle.

2. Tighten screws retaining windshield wiper mounting arm and pivot shaft assembly to 10-14 Nm (89-124 Lb-In).
3. Install windshield wiper pivot arms to park position alignment marks.
4. Tighten windshield wiper pivot arm retaining nut to 30-40 Nm (22-29 Lb-Ft).