Rear Wiper Motor Removal/Installation [5-Door, Sport Wagon]

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Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the rear wiper arm and blade. (See REAR WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [5-DOOR, SPORT WAGON] .)
Remove the liftgate lower trim. (See LIFTGATE LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [5-DOOR, SPORT WAGON] .)
Remove in the order indicated in the table.

Fig 1: Rear Wiper Arm And Blade Removal Sequence (Torque Specs)
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Adjust the rear wiper arm and blade. (See REAR WIPER ARM AND BLADE ADJUSTMENT [5-DOOR, SPORT WAGON] .)