FRONT WIPER MOTOR REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for RHD and LHD vehicles.

  • The procedure listed below is for LHD vehicles.

PROCEDURE


  1. PRECAUTION

    Note

    After turning the engine 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. REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SEAL

    Click here

  3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    Note

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

  4. REMOVE FRONT FENDER MAIN SEAL LH


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      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 procedures described for the LH side.

  6. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP


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      Detach the 3 claws and remove the front wiper arm head cap.

      Tech Tips

      Use the same procedure for both front wiper arm head caps.

  7. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH


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      Remove the nut, front wiper arm and blade assembly LH.

  8. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH


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      Remove the nut, front wiper arm and blade assembly RH.

  9. REMOVE HOOD TO COWL TOP SEAL


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

  10. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


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      Disconnect the washer hose.

    2. B001ABC

      Remove the 2 clips.

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

  11. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY


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      *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 wiper motor and link to disconnect the connection as shown in the illustration and remove the wiper motor and link.

  12. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY


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      *1 Wiper Motor Cover

      Detach the clamp and remove the wiper motor cover.

    2. B001B3K

      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. B0019JB

      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. B0018ZX

      Using a T30 "TORX" socket wrench, remove the 2 screws and wiper motor from the windshield wiper link.