Wiper Motor Replacement

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Open the hood Remove the cap, nuts (A), and the windshield wiper arms (B)

Fig 1: Windshield Wiper Arms And Nuts With Torque Specification
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Remove the cowl cover (see COWL COVER REPLACEMENT )
Disconnect the 5P connector (A) from the windshield wiper motor

Fig 2: Windshield Wiper Motor And 5P Connector With Torque Specification
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Remove the four bolts (B) and the wiper linkage assembly (C)
Separate the linkage (A) from the link (B)

Fig 3: Wiper Linkage Assembly And Bolts With Torque Specifications
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Note the position (C), then remove the nut (D) and the link from the wiper motor (E)
Remove the three bolts, and separate the wiper motor from the linkage (F)
Before installing the motor, connect the 4P 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 park 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
Install the wiper motor to the wiper linkage assembly in the reverse order of removal
Install the link to the wiper motor shaft, then align the mark (A) of the link and the mark(B) of the wiper linkage assembly

Fig 4: Identifying Wiper Linkage Assembly And Mark
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After installation, adjust the wiper arms (see WIPER ARM/NOZZLE ADJUSTMENT )