Windshield Wiper Motor Replacement (2-Door)
Windshield Wiper Motor Replacement
2-door
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
2. Turn the wiper switch ON, then OFF to return the wiper shafts to the park position.
3. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
4. Open the hood. Remove the caps, nuts (A), and the windshield wiper arms (B).
5. Remove the cowl covers (C).
6. Remove the bolts and the under-cowl panel (A).
7. Disconnect the 5P connector from the wiper motor (B), then remove the six bolts and wiper linkage assembly (C).
8. With a felt-tip pen, make a mark (A) on the motor link (B), and a corresponding mark (C) on the wiper motor mounting plate (D).
9. Remove the nut (E), and separate the link and windshield wiper linkage.
10. Remove the three bolts, and separate the windshield wiper linkage (F) from the wiper motor (G).
11. Before installing the wiper motor, connect the wiper motor 5P connector to the motor and turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
12. Turn the wiper switch ON, then OFF to return the wiper shafts to the park position.
13. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
14. Disconnect the wiper motor 5P connector from the wiper motor.
15. Install in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Align the marks of the link and the linkage to install the linkage with the original adjustment.
- Check the alignment of the motor link with the windshield wiper linkage. The hole (H) in the motor link should align with the hole (I) in the windshield wiper linkage when the motor is in the park position.
- Apply multipurpose grease to the moving parts.
- Before installing the wiper arms, turn the wiper switch ON, then OFF to return the wiper shafts to the park position.
- If necessary, replace any damaged clips.
16. After installation, adjust the wiper arms. Wiper Arm/Washer Nozzle Adjustment (2-Door)