Unit Inspection

Remove the motor assembly windshield wiper. Ref. to WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEMS>FRONT WIPER MOTOR AND LINK>REMOVAL .
Check that the following operations perform normally.
CAUTION: Fix the motor to prevent the motor from being shorted by moving during operation.
1. When the battery is connected to the terminal of connectors, confirm that the motor operates at low speed.
2. When the battery is connected to the terminal of connectors, confirm that the motor operates at high speed.
3. Connect the battery to terminals of the connector, and remove the terminal connection with motor rotating at low speed, and stop the motor assembly windshield wiper in mid-operation.
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Replace the motor assembly windshield wiper if it is found defective.