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Windshield Wiper Motor Inspection





WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR INSPECTION

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Removal and Replacement Removal and Replacement Removal and Replacement

2. Remove the following parts:
a. Windshield wiper arm and blade Windshield Wiper Arm And Blade Removal/Installation

b. Front fender molding Cowl Grille Removal/Installation

c. Cowl grille Cowl Grille Removal/Installation

d. Center cowl grille No.1, No.2

3. Disconnect windshield wiper motor connector.

4. Connect the battery positive voltage to windshield wiper motor terminal A or B, connect terminal C to the ground, then verify the windshield wiper operation.

5. Verify that the windshield wiper operates as indicated in the following table.






- If the windshield wipers do not operate as indicated in the table, replace the windshield wiper motor.





6. Disconnect battery positive voltage from terminal A or B during wiper operation.

7. Verify that the wipers do not stop in auto stop condition.

8. Connect windshield wiper motor terminals A and D, and apply battery positive voltage to terminal E.

9. Verify that the windshield wipers operate at low speed again and they are at the auto stop position.

- If there is any malfunction, replace the windshield wiper motor.

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