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  .

Information 

Always comply with the regulations for handling ESD-sensitive components!

• Assembly work may only be carried out if the mechanic is wearing the working clothes and shoes approved by Porsche  .
• The new part must only be removed from the ESD (electrostatic discharge) protective packaging just before installation and at the position at which the part is to be installed  .
• Never touch the electric pins and plug contacts  .
  Fig 1: Identifying Wiper Motor Installation Position

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1. Unclip engine wire harness from the three clips -1-  .
   Fig 2: Identifying Engine Wire Harnesses Clips

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2. Unscrew fastening screws -2 and 3-  .
   Fig 3: Removing Fastening Screws

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3. Rotate complete wiper linkage at the front upwards and then to the left and remove it in an upward direction.
4. Release and pull off electric plug connection.
   Fig 4: Pulling Off Electric Plug Connection

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5. Unscrew fastening nut on the wiper motor -4-  .
   Fig 5: Removing Fastening Nut On Wiper Motor

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6. Mark the drive position of the wiper linkage -5-  .
   Fig 6: Marking Drive Position Of Wiper Linkage

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7. Disengage drive mechanism -arrow-  .
8. Unscrew three fastening screws -6-  and remove wiper motor.
   Fig 7: Removing Fastening Screws On Wiper Motor

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9. Remove wiper motor in a downward direction.