Wiper Motor: Service and Repair

Wiper Motor Replacement

Windshield Wiper Motor




1. Open the hood. Remove the nuts (A) and the windshield wiper arms (B).
2. Remove the hood seals (C) and cowl covers (D).




3. Disconnect the 5P connector (A) from the wiper motor (B).
4. Remove the four bolts and wiper linkage assembly (C).




5. Scribe a line (A) across the link and windshield wiper linkage to show the original adjustment. Separate the windshield wiper linkage (B) from the wiper motor (C).
6. Install in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Apply multipurpose grease to the moving parts.
- Before reinstalling the wiper arms, turn the wiper switch ON, then OFF to return the wiper shafts to the park position.
- If necessary, replace any damaged clips.
- Check the wiper motor operation.

Rear Window Wiper Motor

1. Open the hatch, and remove the hatch trim panel.




2. Remove the mounting nut (A), wiper arm (B), and special nut (C).




3. Disconnect the 4P connector (A) from the wiper motor (B).
4. Remove the three bolts and wiper motor.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal. Check the wiper motor operation.