Front Wiper Motor & Linkage Assembly: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Lexus RX 300 and 2002 Lexus RX 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the wiper arms. Remove the nut and LH wiper arm. Remove 2 nuts and the RH wiper arm. See Fig 1.
Remove the cowl louvers. Remove the weatherstrip from the cowl louvers. Remove the clips, then pull the cowl louvers forward.
Remove the wiper link assembly by disconnecting the connector and removing 5 bolts.
Remove the wiper motor. Remove the nut. Place matchmarks on the wiper link and motor. See Fig 2. Remove the 3 bolts and motor from the wiper link.

NOTE: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

Remove the washer nozzles. Disconnect the washer hoses. Using a screwdriver, remove the washer nozzles from the hood.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Front Wiper Motor & Linkage Assembly

Fig 2: Placing Matchmarks On Wiper Link & Motor