Wiper Motor Replacement

Open the hood. Remove the cap (A) and nuts (B).

Fig 1: Hood Cap And Nuts With Torque Specifications
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Close the hood, then spread protective cloths (A) on the hood to avoid scratching the hood edge.

Fig 2: Identifying Protective Cloths And Hood Edge
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Raise the wiper arms (B) off the windshield, then remove the wiper arms.
Remove the hood seal and cowl covers (A).

Fig 3: Identifying Hood Seal And Cowl Covers
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Disconnect the harness clip (A) and 4P connector (B) from the windshield wiper motor.

Fig 4: Windshield Wiper Motor Harness Clips, 4P Connector And Wiper Linkage Assembly With Torque Specifications
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Remove the four bolts and wiper linkage assembly (C).
Separate the linkage (A) from the link (B).

Fig 5: Wiper Motor, Linkage, Alignment Marks, Nut And Link With Torque Specifications
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Note the alignment marks (C), then remove the nut (D) and the link from the wiper motor (E).
Remove the three bolts, and separate the wiper motor from the linkage (F).
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.
Install the wiper motor to the wiper linkage assembly in the reverse order of removal.
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: Identifying Wiper Linkage Assembly Alignment Marks
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After installation, adjust the wiper arms (see WIPER ARM/NOZZLE ADJUSTMENT ).