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Windshield Wiper Motor And Link Removal/Installation: Notes

  1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION (US) .)
  2. Remove the windshield wiper arm and blade. (See WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Remove the cowl grille. (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    CAUTION:
    • Always apply protective tape to the windshield end. If the windshield wiper motor and link contacts the windshield, it could damage the windshield.
  4. Apply protective tape to the area where the windshield end interferes with the windshield wiper motor and link as shown in the figure.
    G13179754Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Disconnect the connector.
    Fig 1: Windshield Wiper Motor And Link Bolts With Torque Specification
    G13179755Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the bolts. (See BOLT INSTALLATION NOTE .)
  7. Pull the windshield wiper motor and link out from the pin and remove it.
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  8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  9. Perform the windshield wiper arm and blade initial setting. (See WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE INITIAL SETTING .)