FRONT WIPER MOTOR REMOVAL

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for LHD and RHD vehicles.

  • The procedure listed below is for LHD vehicles.


  1. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH


    1. Remove the 7 clips and engine room side cover LH.

      A01EN5SE01

  2. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH


    1. Remove the 7 clips and engine room side cover RH.

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  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 UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SEAL


    1. A01ENLH

      Remove the 3 clips and upper radiator support seal.

  5. REMOVE FRONT FENDER MAIN SEAL LH


    1. A01ERY2

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

  6. REMOVE FRONT FENDER MAIN SEAL RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  7. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM LH


    1. Remove the nut, wiper arm and blade.

  8. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM RH


    1. Remove the nut, wiper arm and blade.

  9. REMOVE HOOD TO COWL TOP SEAL


    1. A01EO3N

      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


    1. A01EQS4

      Disconnect the washer hose.

    2. A01EOFE

      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


    1. A01EO04E01

      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


    1. A01ERXAE01

      Detach the clamp and remove the wiper motor cover.

    2. A01EMTG

      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. A01ER89

      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. A01EP1J

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