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Windshield Wiper Motor Replacement Hatchback

Removal Procedure

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


    Object Number: 1248430  Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Put the wiper arms in the upright position.
  3. Remove the left side portion of the air inlet grille panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement.
  4. Remove the nut securing the wiper arm linkage to the motor drive shaft.

  5. Object Number: 1248432  Size: SH
  6. Pry the wiper arm linkage off the motor drive shaft.
  7. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
  8. Remove the bolts and the wiper motor.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1248432  Size: SH
  1. Install the wiper motor with the bolts.
  2. Tighten
    Tighten the wiper motor bolts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  3. Connect the electrical connector.

  4. Object Number: 1248430  Size: SH
  5. Press the wiper arm linkage onto the motor drive shaft.
  6. Install the wiper arm linkage to the motor drive shaft with the nut.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the wiper arm linkage nut to 8.5 N·m (75 lb in).

  8. Install the left side portion of the air inlet grille panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement.
  9. Connect the negative battery cable.

Windshield Wiper Motor Replacement Notchback

Removal Procedure

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


    Object Number: 1871152  Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Put the wiper arms in the upright position.
  3. Remove the left side portion of the air inlet grille panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement .
  4. Remove the nut securing the wiper arm linkage to the motor drive shaft.

  5. Object Number: 1871150  Size: SH
  6. Pry the wiper arm linkage off the motor drive shaft.
  7. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
  8. Remove the bolts and the wiper motor.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1871150  Size: SH
  1. Install the wiper motor with the bolts.
  2. Tighten
    Tighten the wiper motor bolts to 10 N·m (88 lb in).

  3. Connect the electrical connector.

  4. Object Number: 1871152  Size: SH
  5. Press the wiper arm linkage onto the motor drive shaft.
  6. Install the wiper arm linkage to the motor drive shaft with the nut.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the wiper arm linkage nut to 10 N·m (88 lb in).

  8. Install the left side portion of the air inlet grille panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement .
  9. Connect the negative battery cable.