Wiper Linkage Assembly: Removal

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NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

NOTE: The hood is removed in this procedure for clarity.

Remove the cowl panel. Refer to: Cowl Panel .
1. Disconnect the windshield wiper motor electrical connector.
2. Unclip the wiring harness and position aside.
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Remove the wiper linkage assembly retainers.
Torque

: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)

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Remove the wiper linkage assembly.

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NOTE: Be careful not to damage the link seals during removal. Failure to follow this instruction may result in poor windshield wiper performance.

NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

Detach the RH windshield wiper link from the windshield wiper motor crank.
1. Detach the link.
2. Position the link aside.
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NOTE: Be careful not to damage the link seals during removal. Failure to follow this instruction may result in poor windshield wiper performance.

NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

Detach the LH windshield wiper link from the windshield wiper motor crank.
1. Detach the link.
2. Position the link aside.
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NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

NOTE: The wiper crank arm must be removed to wain access to the wiper motor retainers.

NOTE: Note the position of the components before removal.

Remove the wiper crank arm.
1. Remove the retainer.
  Torque
  
  : 133 lb.in (15 Nm)
2. Remove the wiper crank arm.
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NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

NOTE: Note the position of the components before removal.

Remove the windshield wiper motor retainers, bracket, shield and the windshield wiper motor.

Torque

: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

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NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

Remove the wiper linkage assembly.

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