Rear Wiper Motor: Removal

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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 BACK DOOR CENTER GARNISH (See appropriate step(s) under DISASSEMBLY )
REMOVE BACK DOOR SIDE GARNISH LH (See appropriate step(s) under DISASSEMBLY )
REMOVE BACK DOOR SIDE GARNISH RH (See appropriate step(s) under DISASSEMBLY )
REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM BOARD (See appropriate step(s) under DISASSEMBLY )
REMOVE REAR WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY
1. Widen each end of the cap 5 mm (0.19in).
  
  Fig 1: Widening Each End Of Cap
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2. Lift the both widened ends of the cap.
  
  Fig 2: Lifting Both Widened Ends Of Cap
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3. Rotate the cap. Fix the cap in place.
  
  Fig 3: Rotating Cap
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4. Remove the nut and arm and blade.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Rear Wiper Arm And Blade Nut
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REMOVE REAR WIPER MOTOR GROMMET
REMOVE REAR WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY
1. Disconnect the connector.
2. Remove the 3 bolts and wiper motor.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Rear Wiper Motor Assembly Bolts
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