Removing Wiper Motor

Information 

• When the bonnet is open the wiper system is deactivated; only after closing the bonnet and switching the wiper system off and on again are the wipers reactivated. 
• The wiper control unit is located in the wiper motor. 

Fig 1: Overview Of Wiper Motor

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1. Switch off ignition and remove ignition key.
2. Unscrew the two front fastening nuts -7-  .
   Fig 2: Removing Front Fastening Screws And Disconnecting Plug Connection Of Wiper Motor

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3. Press clip on plug and disconnect electrical plug connection -A-  of wiper motor.
   1. 3.1. In right-hand drive vehicles, the clip for disconnecting the plug connection is located on the underbody.
4. Unclip engine wire harness to the wiper sytem 2x.
   1. 4.1. Please observe the following points for right-hand drive vehicles: The connector is locked. The catch is located on the underside of the connector and is not visible from above. To release the catch of the connector, pull the tab on the connector but without undue force on the connector. This then releases the catch. The connector can now be pulled off.
5. Unscrew four fastening screws -8-  on the wiper linkage.
   Fig 3: Removing Fastening Screws For Wiper Linkage

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6. Lift wiper motor together with linkage downwards on the driver's side and upwards on the passenger's side. Rotate the entire component and remove it upwards. Ensure support -B-  remains attached to the body.
   Fig 4: Removing Wiper Motor With Linkage

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7. Mark drive position of wiper linkage.
8. Unscrew fastening nut -9-  and disengage drive.
   Fig 5: Removing Fastening Parts For Wiper Linkage

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9. Unscrew three fastening screws -10-  and remove wiper motor.