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 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 FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP


    1. A002OQV

      Using a screwdriver, remove the front wiper arm head cap.

      Tech Tips


      • Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      • Use the same procedure for all front wiper arm head caps.

  4. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A002MKZ

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

  5. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH


    1. A002O93

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

  6. REMOVE HOOD TO COWL TOP SEAL


    1. A002N3G

      Using a clip remover, detach the 7 clips and 2 claws, and remove the hood to cowl top seal.

  7. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER LH (except 1WW)


    1. A002LOH

      Detach the 2 claws and 2 guides, and remove the center cowl top ventilator louver.

    2. A002PPU

      Remove the clip.

    3. Detach the 6 claws and 5 guides, and remove the cowl top ventilator louver LH.

  8. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER LH (for 1WW)


    1. A002LOH

      Detach the 2 claws and 2 guides, and remove the center cowl top ventilator louver.

    2. A002QNFE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Screwdriver

      Remove the clip.

    3. Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws as shown in the illustration.

    4. Detach the 3 claws and 5 guides, and remove the cowl top ventilator louver LH.

  9. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH (except 1WW)


    1. A002MRB

      Remove the clip.

    2. Detach the 4 claws and 5 guides, and remove the cowl top ventilator louver RH.

  10. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH (for 1WW)


    1. A002LTTE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Screwdriver

      Remove the clip.

    2. Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws as shown in the illustration.

    3. Detach the 2 claws and 5 guides, and remove the cowl top ventilator louver RH.

  11. REMOVE FRONT WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY


    1. A002N6I

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

    2. A002QK2

      Remove the 2 bolts.

    3. A002NLN

      Move the wiper cushion in the direction shown by the arrow in the illustration to detach the wiper cushion from the body and remove the wiper motor and link.

  12. REMOVE FRONT WIPER CRANK SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A002O51

      Using a screwdriver, disconnect the wiper rod of the wiper motor and link assembly from the front wiper crank pivot of the windshield wiper motor as shown in the illustration.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. A002OYNE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Front Wiper Crank Sub-assembly

      Place matchmarks on the wiper motor, front wiper crank sub-assembly and nut.

    3. Remove the nut and front wiper crank.

      Tech Tips

      Hold the front wiper crank sub-assembly by hand when loosen the nut.

  13. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY


    1. A002QUO

      Disconnect the connector.

    2. Using a T30 ''TORX'' socket, remove the 2 bolts and windshield wiper motor.

  14. REMOVE WIPER MOTOR WIRE


    1. A002LPS

      Detach the claw and remove the wiper motor wire.