Front Wiper Motor: Removal

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REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH
1. Remove the nut, wiper arm and blade.
REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH
1. Remove the nut, wiper arm and blade.
REMOVE HOOD TO COWL TOP SEAL
1. Using a clip remover, detach the 16 claws and remove the cowl top seal.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Hood To Cowl Top Seal
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REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL LH
1. Using a clip remover, detach the claw and remove the cowl side seal.
REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL RH
HINT:

Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 2 clips.
2. Detach the 8 claws and remove the ventilator louver.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Ventilator Louver Claws And Clips
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REMOVE FRONT WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY
1. Disconnect the connector.
2. Remove the nut.
3. Remove the 4 bolts and wiper motor and link assembly.
  
  Fig 3: Locating Bolts On Wiper Motor And Link Assembly
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REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY
1. Using a screwdriver, disconnect the rod of the wiper link from the wiper motor as shown in the illustration.
  HINT:
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Rod Of Wiper Link From Wiper Motor
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2. Remove the 3 bolts.
  
  Fig 5: Locating Wiper Motor With Bolts
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3. Rotate the crank arm clockwise and remove the wiper motor.
  
  Fig 6: Rotating Crank Arm
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