Wiper Motor: Service and Repair

Wiper Motor and Linkage




REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

REMOVAL
1. Operate front wiper motor one full cycle, then turn "OFF" (Auto Stop).
2. Remove wiper arms from the vehicle.
3. Remove the cowl top cover.
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. Operate front wiper motor one full cycle, then turn "OFF" (Auto Stop).
2. Disconnect wiper motor connector. Operate front wiper motor one full cycle, then turn "OFF" (Auto Stop).
3. Install wiper motor to bracket and wiper link, and install assembly to the vehicle.

Wiper motor assembly bolts : 3.8 - 5.1 N-m (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.
6. Install wiper arms.