Removal [09/2015 - ]: Procedure
- PRECAUTION NOTE:
After turning the engine switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal notice before proceeding with work. Refer to PRECAUTION [09/2015 - ] .
- REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SEAL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
- DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL NOTE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected. Refer to INITIALIZATION [09/2015 - 08/2019] Refer to INITIALIZATION [08/2019 - ] .
- REMOVE FRONT FENDER MAIN SEAL LH
- REMOVE FRONT FENDER MAIN SEAL RH
HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
- REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP
- REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH
- REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH
- REMOVE HOOD TO COWL TOP SEAL
- REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
- REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY
- REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY
- Detach the clamp and remove the wiper motor cover.
- Using a screwdriver with the tip wrapped with protective tape, disconnect the rod of the windshield wiper link assembly from the crank arm pivot of the windshield wiper motor assembly as shown in the illustration.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
- Using a pair of water pump pliers, pull back the boot, taking care not to damage it, and remove the wiper arm from the crank arm pivot as shown in the illustration.NOTE:
Do not damage the pivot.
- Using a T30 "TORX" socket wrench, remove the 2 screws and wiper motor from the windshield wiper link.
- Detach the clamp and remove the wiper motor cover.