Windshield Wiper Motor [LHD RWD]

Windshield Wiper Motor

Removal
1 Remove the cover and disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Specifications [1][2]Battery
2
WARNING: Do not work on or near the engine if the engine is hot. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
Remove the cowl vent screen. For additional information, refer to Cowl Vent Screen Service and Repair
3 Remove the engine cover. For additional information, refer to Engine Cover - 4.2L




4
CAUTION: Care must be taken whilst removing the engine compartment bolts. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the A/C pipes.
NOTE:
Right-hand shown, left-hand similar.
Remove the engine compartment braces.
- Release the grommet.
- Remove the 4 Torx bolts.
- Repeat the above procedure for the other side.




5 Detach the wiring harness.
- Release the 3 clips.




6 Using a suitable tool, remove the hood release cable clip.




7 Remove the secondary bulkhead center panel.
- Remove the nut.
- Release the 4 clips.




8 Release the brake booster vacuum hose.
- Release the grommet.




9 Release the secondary bulkhead RH panel.
- Remove the air conditioning (A/C) pipe bracket bolt.
- Remove the coolant expansion tank mounting bracket bolt.
- Remove the remaining 2 bolts.





10 Disconnect the windshield wiper motor electrical connector.
- Detach the wiring harness clip.





11 Remove the windshield wiper motor and linkage mechanism.
- Remove the 3 bolts.





12 Disconnect the connecting rod.





13
NOTE:
Note the original position of the windshield wiper motor crank arm.
Remove the windshield wiper motor.
- Rotate the windshield wiper motor crank arm 90 degrees clockwise.
- Remove the 3 bolts.

Installation





1
NOTE:
Note the original position of the windshield wiper motor crank arm.
Rotate the windshield wiper motor crank arm 90 degrees clockwise.




2 Install the windshield wiper motor.
- Tighten the 3 bolts to 5 Nm.
- Rotate the windshield wiper motor crank arm 270 degrees clockwise to the original position.




3 Install the windshield wiper motor and linkage mechanism.
- Loosely install the 3 bolts.
- Tighten bolt 1 to 9 Nm.
- Tighten bolt 2 to 9 Nm.
- Tighten bolt 3 to 9 Nm.
- Connect and secure the electrical connector.
4 Install the secondary bulkhead RH panel.
- Tighten the 4 bolts to 4 Nm.
5 Install the secondary bulkhead center panel.
- Attach the hood release cable clip.
- Attach the 3 wiring harness clips.
- Secure the 4 clips.
- Tighten the nut to 4 Nm.
6 Position the brake booster vacuum hose to one side.
- Position and secure the grommet.
7 Install the engine compartment braces.
- Tighten the Torx bolts to 55 Nm.
- Install the grommet.
- Repeat the above procedure for the other side.
8 Install the engine cover. For additional information, refer to Engine Cover - 4.2L
9 Connect the battery ground cable and install the cover. For additional information, refer to Specifications [1][2]Battery

10 Carry out the windshield wiper motor park operation.
- Switch the ignition on.
- Turn on the windshield wipers and make sure that the wiper spindles perform a full cycle.
- Turn off the windshield wipers.
- Switch the ignition off.

11 Install the cowl vent screen. For additional information, refer to Cowl Vent Screen Service and Repair