Wiper Motor: Service and Repair

Fig. 3 Front Wiper Motor & Linkage Assembly:

Fig. 4 Front Wiper Motor & Linkage Assembly:

1. Remove wiper arm and blade assemblies, then the cowl top cover.
2. Disconnect wiper motor electrical connector, then remove wiper motor mounting bolts, Figs. 3 and 4.
3. Disconnect wiper motor linkage, then remove wiper motor.
4. Remove wiper linkage mounting bolts, then the wiper linkage.
5. Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
a. On Excel models, install wiper arm and blade assemblies, ensuring outer tip of wiper blades are 1.2 inches above bottom of windshield, with wiper motor in Park position.
b. On Elantra and Scoupe models, install passenger side wiper arm and blade assembly, ensuring outer tip of wiper blade is 1.2 inches above bottom of windshield, with wiper motor in Park position. Install driver side wiper arm and blade assembly, ensuring outer tip of wiper blade is 1.9 inches above bottom of windshield, with wiper motor in Park position.