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Wiper Motor: Service and Repair

Front Wiper and Washer

WIPER MOTOR AND LINK

1. Detach cowl panel.

NOTE: Apply silicone oil or soap water to both sides of cowl net to facilitate removal.




2. Disconnect electric connector, and remove motor attaching bolts.
3. Remove cowl cover.




4. Remove nut securing motor link on the back side of motor.




5. Remove bolts which secure sleeve unit.




6. Remove wiper link from service hole in front panel.
7. Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Rear Wiper and Washer

WIPER MOTOR
1. Remove wiper arm.
2. Remove rear gate trim.
3. Undo clips which secure harness, and disconnect connector of wiper motor.




4. Remove attaching screws and take out wiper motor assembly.

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage O-ring when removing wiper motor assembly.

5. Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Tightening torque:
5.9 ± 1.5 N.m (0.6 ± 0.15 kg.m, 4.3 ± 1.1 ft.lb)



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