Windshield Wiper Motor Removal/Installation

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Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the windshield wiper arm and blade. (See WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the cowl grille.
Pry off the connection between the windshield wiper motor and windshield wiper link.
Remove in the order indicated in the figures.

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Windshield Wiper Motor (Legend)
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Fig 2: Removing/Installing Windshield Wiper Motor
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Adjust the windshield wiper arm and blade. (See WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE ADJUSTMENT .)