Wiper Motor: Service and Repair
Wiper Motor Replacement
Wiper Motor Removal
1. Remove the wiper arms Service and Repair.
2. Remove the cowl cover Service and Repair.
3. Disconnect the 5P connector (A) from the windshield wiper motor.
4. Remove the four bolts (B) and the wiper linkage assembly (C).
5. Pry the linkage from the link using a pry bar (A).
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the bushing (B) and the linkage (C) when using the pry bar.
6. Separate the linkage (A) from the link (B).
7. Remove the cover (A), rotate the link (B) 90° to the "Assembly Park Position", then remove the three bolts, and separate the motor (C) from the linkage (D).
Wiper Motor Installation
1. Confirm the link is positioned at the "Assembly Park Position".
2. Install the windshield wiper motor to the wiper linkage assembly.
3. Connect the 5P connector to the wiper motor, and turn the wiper/washer switch ON to (LO) or (HI) position, then OFF to return the motor shaft to the "Auto Stop Position".
NOTE:
- Do not use the wiper/washer switch (INT) position in this step.
- If necessary, replace any damaged clips.
- Apply multipurpose grease to the moving parts.
4. Install the linkage and wiper linkage assembly in the reverse order of removal.
5. After installation, adjust the wiper arms Adjustments.
Replacement of the Wiper Motor Link Only
Removal
1. Pry the linkage from the link using a pry bar (A).
NOTE: Be careful not to damage the bushing (B) and the linkage (C) when using the pry bar.
2. Replace the link: Remove the nut (A) and the link (B) from the motor (C).
Installation
3. Connect the 5P connector to the wiper motor, and turn the wiper/washer switch ON to (LO) or (HI) position, then OFF to return the motor shaft to the "Auto Stop Position".
NOTE:
- Do not use the wiper/washer switch (INT) position in this step.
- If necessary, replace any damaged clips.
- Apply multipurpose grease to the moving parts.
4. Install the link to the motor shaft, align the linkage (A) to be in line (0°) with link (B), then install the nut (C).
5. Install the wiper linkage assembly in the reverse order of removal.
6. After installation, adjust the wiper arms Adjustments.