FRONT WIPER MOTOR (for Hatchback): Removal

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DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP
1. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, disengage the claw and remove the 2 front wiper arm head caps.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Front Wiper Arm Head Cap
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REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH
1. Operate the wiper, then stop the windshield wiper motor in the automatic stop position.
2. Remove the nut and front wiper arm.
Fig 2: Identifying Front Wiper Arm And Blade Assembly Nut
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REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:

Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
REMOVE HOOD TO COWL TOP SEAL
1. Disengage the 7 clips and remove the hood to cowl top seal.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Hood To Cowl Top Seal Clips
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REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Disengage the 2 hooks and remove cowl top ventilator louver center No. 1.
2. Disconnect the washer hose.
3. Disengage the 11 claws and clip.
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Cowl Top Ventilator Louver Sub-Assembly Claws And Clip
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4. Disconnect the washer hose and remove the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly.
  
  Fig 6: Identifying Washer Hose
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REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER LH
1. Remove the 2 clips.
2. Disengage the 4 claws and remove the cowl top ventilator louver LH.
  
  Fig 7: Identifying Cowl Top Ventilator Louver Clips And Claws LH
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REMOVE FRONT WIPER MOTOR AND LINK
1. Remove the 2 bolts.
2. Slide the wiper link. Disengage the meshing of the rubber pin, then disconnect the connector and remove the front wiper motor and link.
  
  Fig 8: Identifying Front Wiper Motor And Link Bolts
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REMOVE FRONT WIPER MOTOR
1. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, disengage the meshing of the rod at the crank arm pivot of the front wiper motor.
  
  Fig 9: Identifying Front Wiper Motor
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2. Remove the 3 bolts and the front wiper motor.
  
  Fig 10: Identifying Front Wiper Motor Bolts
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