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Windshield Wiper Motor And Link Removal/Installation: Notes

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  2. Remove the windshield wiper arm and blade. (See WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Disconnect the joint pipe A of the windshield washer hose. (See WINDSHIELD WASHER HOSE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Remove the cowl grille. (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    CAUTION:
    • Always apply protective tape to the windshield end. If the windshield wiper motor and link contacts the windshield, it could damage the windshield.
  5. Apply protective tape to the area where the windshield end interferes with the windshield wiper motor and link as shown in the figure.
    Fig 1: Applying Protective Tape To Windshield Wiper Motor And Link
    G10915024Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Disconnect the connector.
    Fig 2: Identifying Windshield Wiper Motor And Link, Connector Or Bolts With Torque Specification
    G10915025Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the bolts.
  8. Move the windshield wiper motor and link in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and remove it from the body.
    Fig 3: Moving Windshield Wiper Motor And Link
    G10915026Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the windshield wiper motor and link.
    CAUTION:
    • If the vise is tightened with excessive force, it could deform or damage the windshield wiper link. When securing the windshield wiper link in the vise, be careful not to deform or damage the windshield wiper link.
    • Protect the windshield wiper link by placing a rag in the vise when securing it in the vise. Otherwise, it could damage the area where the vise is secured.
  10. Secure the position of the windshield wiper link shown in the figure in a vise.
    Fig 4: Securing Position Of Windshield Wiper Link
    G10915027Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  11. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the gap between windshield wiper links No. 1 and 2.
    Fig 5: Inserting Tape-Wrapped Flathead Screwdriver Into Gap Between Windshield Wiper Links No. 1 And 2
    G10915028Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  12. Move the flathead screwdriver in the direction of arrow shown in the figure and remove the windshield wiper motor and the ball joint for windshield wiper link No. 1. (See Ball Joint Assembly Note .)
  13. Remove the rubber seal.
    Fig 6: Removing Rubber Seal
    G10915029Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  14. Insert a flathead screwdriver into the gap between the windshield wiper motor and windshield wiper link No. 2.
  15. Move the flathead screwdriver in the direction of arrow shown in the figure and remove the windshield wiper motor and the ball joint for windshield wiper link No. 2. (See Ball Joint Assembly Note .)
  16. Remove the bolts.
    Fig 7: Identifying Windshield Wiper Motor, Windshield Wiper Link And Bolts With Torque Specification
    G10915030Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  17. Remove the windshield wiper motor from the windshield wiper link.
  18. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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