Windshield Wiper Motor And Link Removal/Installation: Notes

Oil and Chemical Type 

Grease

Type: Lithium grease

1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
2. Remove the windshield wiper arm and blade. (See WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Remove the cowl grille. (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
   CAUTION:

   • Always affix protective tape to the windshield end. If the windshield wiper motor and link contacts the windshield, it could damage the windshield.
4. Affix protective tape to the area where the windshield end interferes with the windshield motor and link as shown in the figure.
   Fig 1: Locating Windshield Protective Tape Area

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5. Disconnect the windshield wiper motor connector.
   Fig 2: Locating Windshield Wiper Motor Connector

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6. Remove bolts.
   Fig 3: Removing Indshield Wiper Motor And Link Bolts

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7. Move the windshield wiper motor and link in the order of the arrows (1) and (2) to remove the securing rubber from the vehicle.
   Fig 4: Moving Windshield Wiper Motor And Link

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8. Remove the windshield wiper motor and link.
   Fig 5: Locating Windshield Wiper Motor And Link

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9. Fix the position of the windshield wiper link shown in the figure with a vise.
   Fig 6: Fixing Position Of Windshield Wiper Link

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   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 vise securing position.
10. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the (1) position, move the flathead screwdriver in the direction of the arrow (2), and remove the windshield wiper motor and ball joint for the windshield wiper link.
    Fig 7: Moving Windshield Wiper Motor And Link Flathead Screwdriver

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11. Move the flathead screwdriver in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and detach the windshield wiper motor from the windshield wiper link ball joint. (See BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY NOTE .)
12. Remove the screws.
    Fig 8: Removing Windshield Wiper Motor And Link Screws

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13. Install in the reverse order of removal.