Removal and Installation

Removal and Installation of Front Wiper Motor and Linkage

REMOVAL




1. Remove front wiper arm. Refer to "REMOVAL".
2. Remove cowl top cover. Refer to "COWL TOP" in Exterior and Interior.
3. Remove washer tube.
4. Disconnect front wiper motor connector.
5. Remove front wiper motor and linkage mounting bolts, and remove front wiper motor and linkage.

INSTALLATION
1. Install front wiper motor and linkage to the vehicle.
2. Connect front wiper motor assembly to the connector. Turn wiper switch ON to operate front wiper motor, then turn wiper switch OFF (auto stop).
3. Attach washer tube to washer tube joint.
4. Install cowl top cover. Refer to "COWL TOP" in Exterior and Interior.
5. Install front wiper arms. Refer to "Removal and Installation for Front Wiper Arms, Adjustment for Wiper Arms Stop Location".
6. Attach front wiper arm washer tube.
Front wiper motor and linkage mounting bolts : 5.5 Nm (0.56 kg-m, 49 in-lb)

CAUTION:
- Do not drop the front wiper motor or cause it to contact other parts.
- Check grease conditions of the motor arm and wiper link joint (at retainer). Apply grease if necessary.