Front Wiper Motor And Link: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Toyota RAV4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
- REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP
- Remove the 2 caps.
- REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH
- Remove the nut and arm and blade.
- REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH
- Remove the nut and arm and blade.
- REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL LH
- Detach the claw and remove the front fender to cowl side seal.
- REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL RH
- Detach the claw and remove the front fender to cowl side seal.
- REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER
- Remove the 2 clips.
- Detach the 12 claws and remove the louver.
- REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY
- Remove the 2 bolts.
- Move the wiper cushion in the direction shown by the arrow in Fig 6 to detach the wiper cushion from the body, and remove the wiper motor and link.
- Disconnect the connector and detach the clamp.
- REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY
- Using a screwdriver, disconnect the rod of the wiper link from the wiper motor as shown in Fig 7.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
- Put matchmarks on the crank arm and motor, as shown in the illustration.
- Remove the 3 bolts and wiper motor.
- Using a screwdriver, disconnect the rod of the wiper link from the wiper motor as shown in Fig 7.