Wiper Motor Replacement

WIPER MOTOR REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.

2. Put the wiper arms in the upright position.
3. Remove the left side portion of the air inlet grille panel.
4. Remove the nut securing the wiper arm linkage to the motor drive shaft.




5. Pry the wiper arm linkage off the motor drive shaft.
6. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
7. Remove the bolts and the wiper motor.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the wiper motor with the bolts.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten the wiper motor bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

2. Connect the electrical connector.




3. Press the wiper arm linkage onto the motor drive shaft.
4. Install the wiper arm linkage to the motor drive shaft with the nut.

Tighten the wiper arm linkage nut to 8.5 N.m (75 lb in).

5. Install the left side portion of the air inlet grille panel.
6. Connect the negative battery cable.