Wiper Motor: Service and Repair

WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR

Removal and Installation

CAUTION:The internal permanent magnets used in the windshield wiper motor are made of a glass-like material. To avoid damaging the magnets, do not strike the motor with a hammer or any other object.
NOTE:The windshield wiper motor is not repairable. If worn or damaged, a new motor must be installed.






1. Cycle the windshield wiper blades until they are in the straight UP position.

2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. See Procedures.

- To install, tighten to 9 N-m {0.9 kgf-m, 80 in-lbf}.






1. Disconnect the windshield wiper motor electrical connector.






1. Position the powertrain control module (PCM) connectors and harness aside.

- Remove the harness locator nut and ground stud.
- Disconnect the PCM electrical connectors.






1. Remove the RH access cover.
1 Remove the screws.
2 Remove the access cover.






1. Reach through the RH access cover opening and remove the wiper motor clip from the RH mounting arm and pivot shaft.






1. Disconnect the (1) RH windshield wiper mounting arm and pivot shaft from the (2) LH windshield wiper mounting arm and pivot shaft, and move both away from the (3) windshield wiper motor.






1. Remove the windshield wiper motor.

- Remove the stud and bolts.

- To install, tighten to 9 N-m {0.9 kgf-m, 80 in-lbf}.

2.

CAUTION:To avoid possible damage to the mounting arm and pivot shaft retainer clip, be sure the clip is fully seated before installing on the motor crank pin.
NOTE:Install the LH mounting arm and pivot shaft to the motor before installing the RH mounting arm and pivot shaft.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.