FRONT WIPER MOTOR REMOVAL

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for LHD and RHD vehicles.

  • The procedure listed below is for LHD vehicles.


  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


    1. Remove the 7 clips and radiator support seal.

      A015BVKE02

  4. REMOVE FRONT FENDER MAIN SEAL LH


    1. A0155CK

      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. A0155QV

      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. A015DL2

      Remove the washer hose.

    2. A0157PP

      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. A015A1IE02

      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. A015BUZE01

      Detach the clamp and remove the wiper motor cover.

    2. A015D89

      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. A015ADN

      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. A015DS4

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