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  1. Open the tailgate, and remove the tailgate lower trim panel (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - TAILGATE AREA ).
  2. Disconnect the 5P connector (A) from the rear window wiper motor (B).
    Fig 1: Identifying Rear Window Wiper Motor 5P Connector
    G05966427Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Test the motor by connecting battery power to terminal No. 4 and ground to terminal No. 5 of the wiper motor. The motor should run. If the motor does not run or fails to run smoothly, replace the motor (see REAR WINDOW WIPER MOTOR REPLACEMENT  ).
  4. Connect an ohmmeter between terminals No. 1 and No. 3 and between terminals No. 2 and No. 3. There should be continuity when the wiper is in the park position.
  5. Connect an ohmmeter between terminals No. 1 and No. 3. There should be no continuity when the wiper is in the rise/return position.
  6. Connect an ohmmeter between terminals No. 2 and No. 3. There should be continuity when the wiper is in the rise/return position.