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Front Wiper Motor

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  1. Disengage wiper arm linkage from motor. Disconnect wiper motor connector. Connect a jumper wire between Black wire terminal of wiper motor and ground.
  2. Connect a fused jumper between positive battery terminal and Blue/White wire terminal of wiper motor. Wiper motor should operate at low speed. Disconnect jumper from Blue/White wire terminal and connect it to Red wire terminal of wiper motor.
  3. Motor should operate at high speed. If wiper motor does not operate as specified, replace motor.