1. Remove the wiper arms. Refer to Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement .
2. Remove the air inlet grille panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement .
3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the motor.

Important: Do not remove the crank arm.

4. Loosen the nuts attaching the drive link brackets to the crank arm.
5. Remove the brackets from the wiper motor crank arm.
6. Remove the three bolts and the wiper motor from the vehicle.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

1. Install the wiper motor on the vehicle.
2. Install the three bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the three bolts to 7 N·m (62 lb in).

3. Install the drive link brackets to the wiper motor crank arm with the right side linkage closest to the wiper motor.

Tighten
Tighten the link nuts to 5 N·m (44 lb in).

4. Connect the electrical connector to the wiper motor.
5. Install the air inlet grille panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement .
6. Install the wiper arms. Refer to Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement .