Front Wiper Motor: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Toyota Tacoma. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
- REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP
- Using a screwdriver wrapped with protective tape, remove the 2 front wiper arm head caps.
- REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM LH
- Operate the wiper, then stop the windshield wiper motor assembly at the automatic stop position.
- Remove the nut and front wiper arm LH.
- REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as above on the opposite side.
- REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL LH
- Disengage the 2 claws and remove the front fender to cowl side seal LH.
- REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL RH
HINT:
Perform the same procedure as above on the opposite side.
- REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Disengage the 2 clips.
- Disengage the 15 claws, then remove the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly.
- REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK
- Disconnect the connector, then remove the 2 bolts.
- Slide the wiper link assembly to the passenger side seat side. Disengage the meshing of the rubber pin, then remove the windshield wiper motor & link assembly.
- REMOVE FRONT WIPER MOTOR
- Using a screwdriver wrapped with protective tape, disengage the meshing of the 2 rods at the crank arm pivot of the windshield wiper motor assembly.
- Using a "Torx" socket wrench (T30), remove the 2 screws and windshield wiper motor assembly.