FRONT WIPER MOTOR REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for LHD and RHD vehicles.

  • The procedure listed below is for LHD vehicles.

PROCEDURE


  1. PRECAUTION

    Note

    After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal notice before proceeding with work Click here.

  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    Note

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.

  3. REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SEAL

    Click here

  4. REMOVE FRONT FENDER MAIN SEAL LH


    1. A01X4YG

      Using a clip remover, detach the 3 clips and remove the fender main seal.

  5. REMOVE FRONT FENDER MAIN SEAL RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  6. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM LH


    1. Remove the nut, wiper arm and blade.

  7. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM RH


    1. Remove the nut, wiper arm and blade.

  8. REMOVE HOOD TO COWL TOP SEAL


    1. B001XH2

      Using a clip remover, detach the 12 clips, 4 clamps and remove the hood to cowl top seal.

  9. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. B001WHP

      Remove the washer hose.

    2. B001ZH3

      Remove the 2 clips.

    3. Detach the 17 claws and remove the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly.

  10. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER LINK ASSEMBLY


    1. A01X0I1E05
      *1 Slide

      Disconnect the connector. Then detach the clamp and remove the wire harness from the cowl top panel.

    2. Remove the 3 bolts and slide the link to disconnect the connection as shown in the illustration to remove the wiper link.

  11. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY


    1. A01XA5NE01
      *1 Wiper Motor Cover

      Detach the clamp and remove the wiper motor cover.

    2. B00203G

      Using a screwdriver with the tip wrapped with protective tape, disconnect the rod of the windshield wiper link assembly from the crank arm pivot of the windshield wiper motor assembly as shown in the illustration.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    3. B001W76

      Using a pair of water pump pliers, pull back the boot, taking care not to damage it, and remove the wiper arm from the crank arm pivot as shown in the illustration.

      Note

      Do not damage the pivot.

    4. B001X0X

      Using a T30 "TORX" socket, remove the 2 screws and wiper motor.