FRONT WIPER MOTOR REMOVAL

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for RHD and LHD 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 FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP


    1. A01IRPA

      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. A01INFE

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

  5. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH


    1. A01IT06

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

  6. REMOVE HOOD TO COWL TOP SEAL


    1. A01IQHZ

      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


    1. A01INVH

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

    2. A01ISIY

      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 RH


    1. A01IUL4

      Remove the clip.

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

  9. REMOVE FRONT WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY


    1. A01IQJZ

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

    2. A01ITHG

      Remove the 2 bolts.

    3. A01IO76

      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.

  10. REMOVE FRONT WIPER CRANK SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01ISYS

      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. A01IRS9E01
      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.

  11. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY


    1. A01IRCK

      Disconnect the connector.

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

  12. REMOVE WIPER MOTOR WIRE


    1. A01IS5O

      Detach the claw and remove the wiper motor wire.