Wiper Motor: Service and Repair

FRONT

On some models, it may be necessary to remove the wiper arm retaining nuts and the wiper arms prior to removing air scoop.
1. Unsnap clips carefully with a screwdriver and remove air scoop complete with hood sealing rubber.
2. Remove lower connecting rod from wiper motor pivot arm.
3. Disconnect wiring harness at motor.
4. Loosen attaching bolts and remove wiper motor together with its cover from cowl. On some models, it may be necessary to remove motor cover (if equipped) to gain access to motor attaching bolts.
5. Separate cover (if equipped and not previously removed) from wiper motor.
6. Reverse procedure to install.

REAR

1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Remove cover and wiper arm attaching nut, then remove wiper arm.
3. On models except 1988 Civic and Civic Wagon, remove cap, nut and washers from wiper arm shaft.
4. On 1988 Civic and Civic Wagon, remove rubber seal from wiper arm shaft.
5. Disconnect wiper motor electrical connector.
6. Remove trim panel from hatch.
7. Remove three wiper motor attaching bolts and wiper motor.
8. Reverse procedure to install.