Wiper mechanism and wiper motor, windshield, replacing: Removal

Preparations 

• Check that the wiper motor is in the parked position. Switch on the ignition. Switch the wipers on and off
• Switch off the ignition.

Windshield wiper blades 

• Fold out the wiper arm
• Remove the wiper blade.

Windshield wiper arms 

Fig 1: Identifying Wiper Arm Pressed Downwards Using Plastic Mallet

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• Remove the protective cover from the nut
• Protect the rear edge of the hood and the wiper arm. Use tape for example (as illustrated)
• Slacken off the nut for the wiper arm a few turns. Leave the nut in place to protect the threads on the shaft journal
• Press the wiper arm downwards. Tap it gently. Use a plastic mallet (as illustrated)
• Remove the nut and wiper arm.

Windshield wiper mechanism 

Fig 2: Identifying Plenum Chamber And Gutter

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• Remove the windshield wiper arms.
• Remove the plenum chamber and gutter. See Cowl, replacing
• Disconnect the 2 connectors from the wiper motor
• Remove the screws from the mechanism. Remove the lug from the rubber bushing.

Windshield wiper motor 

Fig 3: Identifying Windshield Wiper Motor Assembly

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• Remove the wiper arms.
• Remove the wiper mechanism.
• Remove the upper control arm from the ball. Use a wrench
• Remove the lower control arm. Use a wrench
• Remove the 3 screws from the windshield wiper motor.