Wiper Motor: Service and Repair

Removal and Installation of Wiper Motor and Linkage

REMOVAL
1. Operate the wiper motor and then turn it "OFF" (auto stop).
2. Remove wiper arms from the vehicle. Refer to "Removal and Installation of Front Wiper Arms, Adjustment of Wiper Arms Stop Location".
3. Remove the cowl top cover.
4. Disconnect wiper motor connector.




5. Remove bracket and wiper frame, link and motor assembly.
6. Remove wiper motor from wiper frame and link assembly.

INSTALLATION

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

1. Connect wiper motor to connector. Turn the wiper switch ON to operate wiper motor, then turn the wiper switch OFF (auto stop).
2. Disconnect wiper motor connector.
3. Install wiper motor to bracket and wiper frame and link assembly, and install assembly to the vehicle.
Wiper motor assembly bolts : 4.5 Nm (0.46 kg-m, 40 in-lb)

4. Connect wiper motor connector. Turn the wiper switch ON to operate the wiper motor, then turn wiper switch OFF (auto stop).
5. Install cowl top cover.
6. Install wiper arms. Refer to "Removal and Installation of Front Wiper Arms, Adjustment of Wiper Arms Stop Location".