Wiper Motor Linkage: Service and Repair

Removing and installing the wiper link

Removal
1. Remove the covers over the heating/air-conditioning system, battery and fluid tank. Disconnect the battery and cover the terminal or battery.
2. Undo the wiper arm on the left and right and remove the cowl panel over the wiper link.






3. Remove the left dome strut. Undo the wiper link on the body (3 screws M6) and disconnect the electrical plug connection on the wiper motor.
4. Carefully remove the wiper link with wiper motor to the front.

Installation






1. Observe the installation sequence for the fastening screws 1 - 3.
2. Tightening torques:
M8 Wiper arm nut 17 Nm (12.5 ft. lbs.)
M6 Hexagon-head bolts 10 Nm (7.4 ft. lbs.)
3. Before installing the dome strut, the vehicle must be on its wheels.