Windshield Wiper Motor

Removal Procedure




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the left-side portion of the cowl vent grille.
3. Remove the nut and the washer that secure the wiper arm linkage to the motor drive shaft.




4. Pry the wiper arm linkage off the motor drive shaft.
5. Remove the nuts and reposition the engine coolant reservoir.
6. Disconnect the electrical connector.
7. Remove the bolts and the wiper motor.

Installation Procedure

NOTE: Dissimilar metals in direct contact with each other may corrode rapidly. Make sure to use the correct fasteners to prevent premature corrosion.




1. Install the wiper motor with the bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the wiper motor bolts to 9 Nm (80 lb.in).

2. Connect the electrical connector.




3. Press the wiper arm linkage onto the motor drive shaft.
4. Install the wiper arm linkage to the motor drive shaft with the washer and the nut.

Tighten
Tighten the wiper arm linkage nut to 8.5 Nm (75 lb.in).

5. Install the left side portion of the cowl vent grille.
6. Connect the negative battery cable.