Front Wiper Motor: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Lexus IS F. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE FRONT UPPER FENDER PROTECTOR LH
1. Separate the clip on the rubber portion of the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly from the front upper fender protector LH
2. Disengage the 4 clips and the claw to remove the front upper fender protector LH
REMOVE FRONT UPPER FENDER PROTECTOR RH
HINT.

Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side
REMOVE ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOLDING LH (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOLDING RH
HINT.

Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side
REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP
1. Using a screwdriver, remove the front wiper arm head cap.
  HINT.
  - Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side
  - Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
    
    Fig 2: Removing Front Wiper Arm Head Cap
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REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH
1. Remove the nut and the front wiper arm and blade assembly LH
  
  Fig 3: Locating Front Wiper Arm Blade Nut
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REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH
1. Remove the nut and the front wiper arm and blade assembly RH.
  
  Fig 4: Locating Front Wiper Arm And Blade Assembly RH Nut
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REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 2 clips.
2. Disengage the 11 claws and pull out the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Cowl Top Ventilator Louver Sub-Assembly Clips
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  Fig 6: Identifying Cowl Top Ventilator Louver Sub-Assembly Claws
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REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY
1. Disconnect the connector
2. Remove the 2 bolts
  
  Fig 7: Locating Windshield Wiper Motor And Link Assembly Bolts
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3. Disengage the rubber pin of the windshield wiper motor from the vehicle body as shown in the illustration
4. Remove the windshield wiper motor and link assembly.
  
  Fig 8: Identifying Windshield Wiper Motor And Link Assembly
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REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY
1. Using a screwdriver, separate the windshield wiper No 2 link rod from the crank arm pivot of the front wiper motor assembly as shown in the illustration
  HINT
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
  
  Fig 9: Separating Windshield Wiper No 2 Link Rod From Crank Arm Pivot Of Front Wiper Motor Assembly
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2. Using a screwdriver, separate the windshield wiper No 1 link rod from the pivot of the front wiper link assembly as shown in the illustration
  HINT.
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
  
  Fig 10: Separating Windshield Wiper No 1 Link Rod From Pivot Of Front Wiper Link Assembly
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3. Position the windshield wiper No. 1 link rod as shown in the illustration. Using a screwdriver, remove the windshield wiper No 1 link rod.
  HINT
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
  
  Fig 11: Removing Windshield Wiper No 1 Link Rod
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4. Using a "TORX" socket wrench (T30), remove the 2 bolts and the windshield wiper motor assembly from the windshield wiper link assembly.
Fig 12: Locating Windshield Wiper Motor Assembly Bolts
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