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 following parts:
1. Windshield wiper arm and blade (See WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Cowl grille (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  CAUTION:
  - Always affix protective tape to the windshield end. If the windshield wiper motor and link contacts the windshield, It could damage the windshield.
Affix protective tape to the area where the windshield end interferes with the windshield motor and link as shown in the figure.

Fig 1: Identifying Protective Tape Applying Area On Windshield End
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Disconnect the windshield wiper motor connector.

Fig 2: Identifying Windshield Wiper Motor And Connector
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Remove bolts.

Fig 3: Windshield Wiper Motor And Link Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications
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Move the windshield wiper motor and link in the order of the arrows (1) and (2) to remove the securing rubber from the vehicle.

Fig 4: Removing Windshield Wiper Motor And Link Rubber
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Remove the windshield wiper motor and link from the vehicle in the direction of the arrow (3) while being careful not to allow the windshield wiper end to interfere with the windshield wiper motor and link.

Fig 5: Removing Windshield Wiper Motor And Link
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Fix the position of the windshield wiper link shown in the figure with 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 vise securing position.
Fig 6: Identifying Windshield Wiper Link Vise Securing Position
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Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the (1) position, move the flathead screwdriver in the direction of the arrow (2), and remove the windshield wiper motor and ball joint for the windshield wiper link.

Fig 7: Removing Windshield Wiper Motor And Ball Joint
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Remove bolts securing the windshield wiper motor and windshield wiper link, and remove nuts from windshield wiper motor.

Fig 8: Windshield Wiper Motor, Link And Mounting Bolts With Torque Specifications
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Remove the windshield wiper motor from the windshield wiper link.
Install in the reverse order of removal. (See BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY NOTE .)