FRONT WIPER MOTOR REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for the LHD and RHD vehicles.

  • The procedure listed below is for the LHD vehicles.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM COVER


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      *1 Protective Tape

      Using a screwdriver, disengage the claw and remove the windshield wiper arm cover, as shown in the illustration.

      Tech Tips


      • Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      • Use the same procedure for both the RH and LH sides.

  2. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH


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

  3. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH


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

  4. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL RH


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      Disengage the 4 claws.

    2. Remove the clip and the front fender to cowl side seal RH.

  5. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL LH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the RH side.

  6. REMOVE COWL VENTILATOR LOUVER


    1. Using a clip remover, remove the 3 clips.

    2. While pressing the claws, as shown in the illustration, remove the 4 cowl top ventilator louver clips.

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      *1 Cowl Top Ventilator Louver Clip - -

      Note

      Do not pull forcibly the cowl top ventilator louver clips because they may get damaged.

    3. Disengage the 15 guides and pull out the cowl ventilator louver, as shown in the illustration.

  7. REMOVE FRONT WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY


    1. Operate the wiper and stop the windshield wiper motor at the automatic stop position.

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      *1 Grommet

      Disconnect the connector.

    3. Remove the 2 bolts.

    4. Disengage the grommet and remove the front wiper motor and link assembly, as shown in the illustration.

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the windshield when removing the front wiper motor and link assembly.

  8. REMOVE CAP


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      Disengage the claw and remove the cap.

      Tech Tips

      Use the same procedure for both the RH and LH sides.

  9. REMOVE FRONT WIPER CRANK SUB-ASSEMBLY


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      *1 Protective Tape

      Using a screwdriver, separate the No. 1 rod from the crank arm pivot of the front wiper crank sub-assembly, as shown in the illustration.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

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      Remove the nut and the front wiper crank sub-assembly.

  10. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY


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