Wiper Motor: Service and Repair

Windshield Wiper Motor

Removal Procedure




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the screws and the left side portion of the cowl vent grille.




3. Remove the nut and the washer that secure the wiper arm linkage to the motor driveshaft.




4. Pry the wiper arm linkage off the motor driveshaft.
5. Disconnect the electrical connector.
6. Remove the bolts and the wiper motor.

Installation Procedure






NOTE: Dissimilar metals in direct contact with each other may corrode rapidly. Make sure to use the correct fasteners to prevent premature corrosion.

1. Install the wiper motor with the bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the wiper motor bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb-in).

2. Connect the electrical connector.




3. Press the wiper arm linkage onto the motor driveshaft.
4. Install the wiper arm linkage to the motor driveshaft with the washer and the nut.

Tighten
Tighten the wiper arm linkage nut to 8.5 N.m (75 lb-in).




5. Install the left side portion of the cowl vent grille with the screws.

Tighten
Tighten the cowl vent grille screws to 2.5 N.m (22 lb-in).

6. Connect the negative battery cable.