Wiper Motor: Service and Repair

NOTE:
- If the link arms are out of position start repair with CA11. Adjustments
- Reinstall the special suppression kit if installed.

Removing:

CA1 Preparations:





- Ignition off.
- Check whether the wiper motor is in its parked position, switch the wiper switch to the on position and then to the parked position.

CA2 Removing Wiper Arms:





Remove:
- nut, unscrew a few turns to protect the thread on the wiper mechanism spindle.
- wiper arms from wiper arm mechanism by supporting a pipe wrench on the nut and pressing off the arm.

Remove nut.

CA3 Removing Panel:





Remove:
- cover screws.
- fusebox cover.
- disconnect cover drainage hoses.
- cover.

CA4 Removing Wiper Unit:





Disconnect connector.

Remove:
- wiper unit screws.
- wiper unit by pulling it out to release it from the mounting pin.

Reverse wiper unit to access its underside.

CA5 Removing Crank Link:





Mark up crank link.

Remove:
- crank link nut on the wiper motor spindle.
- crank link.

CA6 Removing Wiper Motor:





Remove:
- wiper motor screws.
- wiper motor.

Installing:

CA7 Installing Wiper Motor:





Connect 12 V to the wiper motor to ensure that the wiper motor goes to its parked position.

Install:
- wiper motor.
- screws.
- crank link as marked.

- Apply thread sealant P/N 1161053-2 to the motor spindle thread.
- Tighten nut to 20 Nm (14.8 ft.lbs). Use a 20 mm (0.79 in) fixed wrench as a counterhold on the crank link when tightening the nut.
- Connect connectors and clamp wiring.

CA8 Installing Wiper Unit:





- Install wiper unit, locate mounting pin and install screws.
- Connect connectors.
- Test wiper unit function.

CA9 Installing Panel:





Install:
- cover.
- drain hoses.
- cover screws.
- fusebox cover.

CA10 Installing Wiper Arms:

Installation:

Install:
- wiper arms.
- nut loosely.

Adjust position of wiper arm as illustrated.
Tighten nut to 16 Nm (11.8 ft.lbs)