Front Wiper Motor and Link: Inspection

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Check that the wiper motor operates at low speed when the battery is connected to the connectors terminal as shown in the figure.

Fig 1: Inspecting Motor Operates At Low Speed
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Check that the wiper motor operates at high speed when the battery is connected to the connectors terminal as shown in the figure.

Fig 2: Inspecting Motor Operates At High Speed
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Connect the battery to the terminals to the connector, run the motor at low speed, and then disconnect the terminal to stop the wiper motor in mid motion.

Fig 3: Removing Terminal Connection With Motor Rotating At Low Speed (Wiper Motor Mid-Operation)
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Connect the battery and confirm that the motor stops at the automatic stop position after the motor operates at low speed.

Fig 4: Inspecting Motor Stops At Automatic Stop Position (Motor Operates At Low Speed Again)
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