Windshield Wiper Motor And Link Removal/Installation: Notes

Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
Remove the windshield wiper arm and blade. (See WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the cowl grille. (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Apply protective tape to the area where the windshield end interferes with the windshield wiper motor and link as shown in the figure.
CAUTION:
- Always apply protective tape to the windshield end. If the windshield wiper motor and link contacts the windshield, it could damage the windshield.
Fig 1: Identifying Protective Tape Applying Area To Windshield End Interferes With Windshield Wiper Motor And Link
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Disconnect the connector.
Remove the bolts.

Fig 2: Connector Bolts With Torque Specifications
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Pull the windshield wiper motor and link out from the pin and remove it.

Fig 3: Identifying Windshield Wiper Motor And Pin
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Secure the position of the windshield wiper link shown in the figure in a vise.
CAUTION:
- If the vise is tightened with excessive force, it could deform or damage the windshield wiper link. When securing the windshield wiper link in the vise, be careful not to deform or damage the windshield wiper link.
- Protect the windshield wiper link by placing a rag in the vise when securing it in the vise. Otherwise, it could damage the area where the vise is secured.
Fig 4: Securing Position Of Windshield Wiper Link
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Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the gap between windshield wiper links No. 1 and 2.

Fig 5: Inserting Tape-Wrapped Flathead Screwdriver
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Move the flathead screwdriver in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure and remove the windshield wiper motor and the ball joint for windshield wiper link No. 2. (See BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY NOTE .)
Remove the rubber seal.
Insert a flathead screwdriver into the gap between the windshield wiper motor and windshield wiper link No. 1.
Move the flathead screwdriver in the direction of arrow (2) shown in the figure and remove the windshield wiper motor and the ball joint for windshield wiper link No. 1. (See BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY NOTE .)

Fig 6: Removing Windshield Wiper Motor
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Remove the bolts.
Remove the windshield wiper motor from the windshield wiper link.
Install in the reverse order of removal.

Fig 7: Removing Windshield Wiper Motor From Windshield Wiper Link With Torque Specifications
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