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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 [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
  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 .)
  4. 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 End And Windshield Wiper Motor
    G11453109Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    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. Disconnect the connector.
    Fig 2: Windshield Wiper Motor And Link
    G11453110Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the bolts.
  7. Pull the windshield wiper motor and link out from the pin and remove it.
    Fig 3: Windshield Wiper Motor And Pin
    G11453111Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Secure the position of the windshield wiper link shown in the figure in a vise.
    Fig 4: Securing Position Of Windshield Wiper Link
    G11453112Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    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.
  9. 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
    G11453113Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  10. Move the flathead screwdriver in the direction of the 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 .)
  11. Remove the rubber seal.
  12. Insert a flathead screwdriver into the gap between the windshield wiper motor and windshield wiper link No. 1.
    Fig 6: Removing Windshield Wiper Motor And Ball Joint For Windshield Wiper Link No. 2
    G11453114Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  13. Move the flathead screwdriver in the direction of the 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 .)
  14. Remove the bolts.
    Fig 7: Removing Windshield Wiper Motor From Windshield Wiper Link
    G11453115Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the windshield wiper motor from the windshield wiper link.
  16. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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