Front Wiper Motor: Removal
- DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
- REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL (See FUEL PUMP CONTROL CIRCUIT )
- REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH
- Using a clip remover, remove the 3 clips and side cover.
- REMOVE FRONT PILLAR TO FRONT SIDE SEAL SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
- Using a clip remover, detach the 3 claws and remove the side seal.
- REMOVE FRONT PILLAR TO FRONT SIDE SEAL SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
- REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH
- Remove the nut, wiper arm and blade.
- REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH
- Remove the nut, wiper arm and blade.
- REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL LH
- Pull the cowl side seal in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration to detach the 2 claws and remove the cowl side seal.
- REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL RH
HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
- REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Remove the 2 clips and detach the 5 claws.
- Pull the ventilator louver in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration to detach the 10 claws and remove the ventilator louver.
- REMOVE FRONT WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY
- Disconnect the connector. Then detach the 2 clamps and remove the wire harness from the cowl top panel.
- Remove the 4 bolts and wiper motor and link.
HINT:
The 2 bolts labeled (A) in the illustration cannot be removed from the wiper motor and link because they are integrated into the wiper motor and link.
- REMOVE FRONT WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY
- Using a screwdriver, disconnect the rod of the wiper link from the wiper motor as shown in the illustration.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
- Remove the 3 bolts and wiper motor.
HINT:
Rotate the crank arm as necessary to remove the bolts.
- Using a screwdriver, disconnect the rod of the wiper link from the wiper motor as shown in the illustration.