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Rear Window Wiper Motor Replacement Five Door

Removal Procedure

    Warning: Refer to Title not found 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. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  3. Install the wiper motor with the bolts and tighten to 9 N·m (80 lb in).
  4. Install the lower garnish molding to the hatchback door.
  5. Install the rear wiper arm. Refer to Rear Window Wiper Arm Replacement.
  6. Connect the negative battery cable.

Rear Window Wiper Motor Replacement Wagon

Removal Procedure

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

  3. Install the wiper motor with the bolts and tighten to 9 N·m (80 lb in).
  4. Install the liftgate trim cover.
  5. Install the rear wiper arm. Refer to Rear Window Wiper Arm Replacement.