Windshield Wiper Motor

WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR Typical)

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Put the wiper arms in the upright position.

3. Remove the left side portion of the cowl vent grille. Refer to Body Front End.

4. Remove the nut securing the wiper arm linkage to the motor drive shaft.




5. Pry the wiper arm linkage off the motor drive shaft.

6. Remove the nuts and reposition the engine coolant reservoir.




7. Disconnect the electrical connectors.

8. Remove the bolts and the wiper motor.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE






NOTE: Dissimilar metals in direct contact with each other may corrode rapidly. Make sure to use the correct fasteners to prevent premature corrosion.

1. Install the wiper motor with the bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the wiper motor bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb-in).

2. Connect the electrical connectors.




3. Install the engine coolant reservoir with the nuts.

Tighten
Tighten the engine coolant reservoir nuts to 4 N.m (35 lb-in).




4. Press the wiper arm linkage onto the motor drive shaft.

5. Install the wiper arm linkage to the motor drive shaft with the nut.

Tighten
Tighten the wiper arm linkage nut to 8.5 N.m (75 lb-in).

6. Install the left side portion of the cowl vent grille. Refer to Body Front End.

7. Connect the negative battery cable.