Wiper Motor: Service and Repair

Windshield Wiper Motor - LHD (84.15.13)

Removal
1 Remove the cover and disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Recover the A/C refrigerant.
3. Remove the plenum chamber panel.
4. Remove the engine compartment braces.
- Release the grommet.
- Remove the 4 Torx bolts.
- Repeat the above procedure for the other side.







5. Disconnect the A/C pipes.
- Remove the bolt.
- Discard the O-ring seals.

CAUTION: Immediately cap all refrigerant lines to prevent ingress of dirt and moisture.







6. Remove the secondary bulkhead panel.
- Remove the nut.
- Release the 4 clips.







7. Release the power distribution box and position aside.
- Remove the 2 Torx bolts.
8. Disconnect the engine harness electrical connector.
- Loosen the bolt.







9. Release the electrical connector.
- Remove the 2 Torx screws.
- Carefully tie the harness aside.







10. Remove the engine control module (ECM).
- Remove the 3 bolts.
- Release and disconnect the 2 engine harness electrical connectors.

NOTE: RH illustration shown, LH is similar







11. Release the wiring harness.
- Remove the ground nut.
- Release the grommet.
- Carefully tie the harness aside.







12. Release the brake booster vacuum hose.
- Release the grommet.
- Tie the hose assembly aside for access.







13. Release the engine compartment LH side wall.
- Remove the 4 bolts.
14. Remove the windshield wiper motor.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Remove the 3 bolts.







Installation
1. Install the windshield wiper motor.
- Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
- Connect and secure the electrical connector.
2. Install the engine compartment LH side wall.
- Tighten the bolts to 6 Nm (4 lb.ft).
3. Align and install the wiring harness grommet.
4. Install the ECM.
- Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
- Connect the ECM electrical connectors.
5. Connect the ground cable.
- Tighten the nut to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
6. Install the electrical connector.
- Tighten the Torx screws.
7. Connect and secure the electrical connector.
- Tighten the center bolt.
8. Position and install the power distribution box.
- Tighten the Torx bolts to 8 Nm (6 lb.ft).
9. Install the secondary bulkhead panel.
- Carefully secure the clips.
- Tighten the nut to 4 Nm (3 lb.ft).
10. Connect the brake booster vacuum hoses.
- Position and secure the grommet.
11. Install the engine compartment braces.
- Tighten the Torx bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb.ft).
- Install the grommet.
- Repeat the above procedure for the other side.
12. Fill the A/C system.
13. Remove the plenum chamber panel.
14. Connect the battery ground cable and install the cover.