Wiper Motor: Service and Repair

Removal and Installation of Wiper Motor and Linkage

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




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

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 link, and install assembly to the vehicle.

Wiper motor assembly bolts : 3.8 - 5.1 Nm (0.39 - 0.52 kg-m, 33.9 - 45.1 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. Refer to "Removal and Installation".
6. Install wiper arms. Refer to "Removal and Installation of Front Wiper Arms, Adjustment for Wiper Arms Stop Location".