Washer Motor Removal/Installation

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Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
Set the mudguard aside. (See MUDGUARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the front bumper. (See FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Disconnect the washer motor connector from the washer motor.
Disconnect the windshield washer hose from the washer motor.
NOTE:
- If the washer motor is removed with washer fluid in the washer tank, the washer fluid may leak out. When removing the washer motor from the washer tank, place a container under the washer tank to collect washer fluid, and perform the procedure.
Rotate the washer motor counterclockwise/clockwise rotation repeatedly in the direction of the arrows (1) and (2) shown in the figure, and then remove it in the direction of the arrow (3).

Fig 1: Disconnecting Windshield Washer Hose From Washer Motor
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Fig 2: Rotating Washer Motor Counterclockwise/Clockwise
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the grommet.
Install in the reverse order of removal.