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Wiper Motor Replacement

  1. Open the hood Remove the cap (A) and nuts (B)
    Fig 1: Identifying Hood And Nuts
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  2. Close the hood, then spread protective cloths (A) on the hood to avoid scratching the hood edge
    Fig 2: Identifying Hood
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  3. Raise the wiper arms (B) off the windshield, then remove the wiper arms
  4. Remove the hood seal and cowl covers (A)
    Fig 3: Locating Hood Seal And Cowl Covers
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  5. Disconnect the harness clip (A) and 4P connector (B) from the wiper motor
    Fig 4: Locating Wiper Motor Harness Clip And 4P Connector With Torque Specification
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  6. Remove the four bolts and wiper linkage assembly (C)
  7. Separate the linkage (A) from the link (B)
    Fig 5: Separating Linkage From Link With Torque Specifications
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  8. Note the positions (C), then remove the nut (D) and the link from the wiper motor (E).
  9. Remove the three bolts, and separate the wiper motor from the linkage (F)
  10. Before installing the motor, connect the 4P connector to the wiper motor, and turn the, wiper/washer switch ON to (LO) or (HI) position, then OFF to return the motor shaft to the park position.
    NOTE:
    • Do not use the wiper/washer switch (INT) position in this step
    • If necessary, replace any damaged clips
    • Apply multipurpose grease to the moving parts.
  11. Install the wiper motor to the wiper linkage assembly in the reverse order of removal
  12. Install the link to the wiper motor shaft, then align the mark (A) of the link and the mark (B) of the wiper linkage assembly
    Fig 6: Aligning Mark Of Link And Mark Of Wiper Linkage Assembly
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  13. After installation, adjust the wiper arms (see WIPER ARM/NOZZLE ADJUSTMENT )