Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Mazda Tribute. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Removing Pivot Arm

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Remove the pivot arm.
1. Lift pivot arm to the upright position.
2. Slide the locking tab out.
3. Pull up and remove the pivot arm.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Rear Wiper Motor Shaft Nut Cover
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Remove the rear wiper motor shaft nut cover.

Fig 3: Removing Rear Wiper Motor Shaft Nut
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Remove the rear wiper motor shaft nut.
Open the liftgate.

Fig 4: Removing Rear Wiper Motor Plastic Cover
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Remove the rear wiper motor plastic cover.

Fig 5: Removing Rear Wiper Motor
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Remove rear wiper motor.
1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
2. Remove the nut.
3. Remove the bolt.
4. Remove the rear wiper motor.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.