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Windshield Wiper Motor Assembly Note

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mazda 3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Connect the windshield wiper motor to the vehicle wiring harness connector, operate the windshield wipers and then stop them in the auto-stop position.
  2. Rotate the windshield wiper link so that part A shown in the figure is as far to the left as possible.
  3. Assemble the windshield wiper link and bracket to the windshield wiper motor.
    Fig 1: Rotating Windshield Wiper Link
    G04957067Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Adjust the motor crank and wiper link No. 1 so that they are parallel with each other as shown in the figure and assemble them to the windshield wiper motor shaft.
    Fig 2: Adjusting Motor Crank And Wiper Link No. 1
    G04957068Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.