Wiper Motor: Service and Repair

Removal and Installation for Front Wiper Motor and Linkage

REMOVAL
1. Operate the front wiper motor, and stop it at the auto stop position.
2. Remove wiper arm from the vehicle.
3. Remove cowl top cover, refer to "COWL TOP".
4. Disconnect front wiper motor connector.




5. Remove bracket and front wiper motor assembly.
6. Remove wiper link from wiper frame.
7. Remove front wiper motor from the wiper frame.

INSTALLATION
1. Connect front wiper motor to connector. Turn the front wiper switch ON to operate front wiper motor, then turn the front wiper switch OFF (auto stop).
2. Disconnect front wiper motor connector.
3. Install front wiper motor to the wiper frame.
4. Install wiper link to the wiper frame and motor arm.
5. Install front wiper motor assembly to the vehicle.
6. Connect front wiper motor connector. Turn the front wiper switch ON to operate the front wiper motor, then turn front wiper switch OFF (auto stop).
7. Install bracket to the vehicle.
8. Install cowl top cover, refer to "COWL TOP".
9. Install wiper arm.

CAUTION:
- Do not drop the front wiper motor or cause it to contact other parts.
- Check the grease conditions of the motor arm and wiper link joint (at retainer). Apply grease if necessary.