Wiper Motor: Service and Repair

Windshield Wiper Motor Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the air inlet grille panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the windshield wiper transmission. Refer to Windshield Wiper Transmission Replacement (Service and Repair).
3. Remove the wiper crank arm nut.
4. Remove the wiper crank arm from the wiper motor.




5. Remove the wiper motor screws.
6. Remove the wiper motor from the wiper transmission assembly.

Installation Procedure




1. Position the wiper motor to the wiper transmission assembly.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the wiper motor screws. Tighten the screws to 8 Nm (71 lb in)..

Note: The new wiper motor comes pre-timed from the factory in the PARK position. Do Not energize the wiper motor prior to installation.

If the wiper motor is energized, the wiper motor must be electrically returned to the PARK position as shown, prior to installation.

3. Install the wiper motor crank arm at the 3:00 o'clock (a) position to the wiper motor as shown.
4. Install the wiper motor crank arm (1) and crank arm nut (2). Tighten the nut to 19.5 Nm (14 lb ft).
5. Install the windshield wiper transmission. Refer to Windshield Wiper Transmission Replacement (Service and Repair).
6. Install the air inlet grille panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement (Service and Repair).