Wiper Motor Linkage: Service and Repair

REMOVAL







1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.







2. Remove the wiper pivot arm.
1. Remove the nut cap.
2. Remove the nut.
3. Remove the wiper pivot arm.

CAUTION: Do not use clean-up solvents near blades. Do not locate stickers on wiper pattern area of windshield as this will damage blade elements.

3. Remove cowl top vent panels.







4. Disconnect the wiper motor electrical connector.







5. Remove the mounting arm and pivot shaft assembly.
1. Remove the bolts.
2. Remove the mounting arm and pivot shaft assembly.

INSTALLATION







1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

NOTE: When the battery is disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 6 km (10 mi) or more to relearn the strategy.