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Rear Window Wiper Motor Replacement Five Door

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1454454  Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the rear wiper arm. Refer to Rear Window Wiper Arm Replacement .
  3. Remove the lower garnish molding from the hatchback door.
  4. Remove the bolts and the rear wiper motor.
  5. Disconnect the electrical connector.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1454455  Size: SH
  1. Connect the electrical connector.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the wiper motor with the bolts.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  5. Install the lower garnish molding to the hatchback door.
  6. Install the rear wiper arm. Refer to Rear Window Wiper Arm Replacement .
  7. Connect the negative battery cable.

Rear Window Wiper Motor Replacement Wagon

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1538521  Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the rear wiper arm. Refer to Rear Window Wiper Arm Replacement .
  3. Remove the liftgate trim cover.
  4. Remove the bolts and the rear wiper motor.
  5. Disconnect the electrical connector.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1538521  Size: SH
  1. Connect the electrical connector.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the wiper motor with the bolts.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  5. Install the liftgate trim cover.
  6. Install the rear wiper arm. Refer to Rear Window Wiper Arm Replacement .
  7. Connect the negative battery cable.