Front Wiper Motor and Link: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Connect the battery ground terminal.
To confirm that the motor is at the auto stop position, connect the harness to the motor and turn the wiper switch to ON/OFF once.
Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
Install the wiper motor assembly.

Fig 1: Locating Motor Mounting TORX® Bolts And Nuts
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Tightening torque:

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Tighten the nut of the link plate and motor assembly.

Fig 2: Locating Motor Mounting Nut
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CAUTION: Tighten the nut where rod (A) and link plate (B) is aligned in a straight line.

Fig 3: Identifying Proper And Improper Way Of Aligning Rod And Link Plate
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Tightening torque:

Tighten to 8.5 N.m (0.87 kgf-m, 6.3 ft-lb) by 115°.
Install each part in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque:

Refer to "COMPONENT" of "General Description". < Refer to FRONT WIPER , COMPONENT, General Description. >