Windshield Wiper Motor Replacement (Hatchback)

Windshield Wiper Motor Replacement (Hatchback)

Removal Procedure




Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning (Battery Disconnect Warning).

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Put the wiper arms in the upright position.
3. Remove the left side portion of the air inlet grille panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement (Service and Repair).
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





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

1. Install the wiper motor with the bolts.

Tighten the wiper motor bolts to 9 Nm (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 Nm (75 lb in).

5. Install the left side portion of the air inlet grille panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement (Service and Repair).
6. Connect the negative battery cable.