Wiper Motor Replacement

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Open the hood. Remove the left and right rear engine compartment covers (see ENGINE REMOVAL ).
Remove the caps, nuts (A), and the windshield wiper arms (B).

Fig 1: Caps, Nuts And Windshield Wiper Arms With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Remove the hood seals (C) and cowl covers (D).
Disconnect the 5P connector (A) from the wiper motor.

Fig 2: Wiper Motor 5P Connector, Hood Seals And Cowl Covers With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Remove the four bolts (B) and wiper linkage assembly (C).
Scribe a line (A) across the link and windshield wiper linkage to show the original adjustment. Separate the windshield wiper linkage (B) from the wiper motor (C).

Fig 3: Windshield Wiper Linkage And Wiper Motor With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Install in the reverse order to removal, and note these items:
- Apply multipurpose grease to the moving parts.
- Before reinstalling the wiper arms, turn the wiper switch ON, then OFF to return the wiper shafts to the park position.
- If necessary, replace any damaged clips.
- Check the wiper motor operation.