Removal procedure
1. Disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal.
2. Remove the screws and the left side of the air intake grille. See section 9R, «Front body».
3. Loosen the wiper motor bolts.
4. Remove the wiper arm linkage from the motor drive shaft.
5. Disconnect the electrical connector for the wiper unit from the motor.
6. Remove bolts and wiper motor.
Installation procedure
Note: Direct contact of dissimilar metals can lead to rapid corrosion. Use proper fasteners to prevent premature corrosion.
1. Install the wiper motor with the bolts.
Tighten
Tighten wiper motor bolts to 4 Nm (35 lb-in).
2. Connect electrical connector.
3. Slide the wiper arm linkage onto the motor drive shaft.
4. Install the wiper arm linkage to the motor drive shaft with the bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the wiper arm linkage nut to 10 Nm (89 lb-ft).
5. Reinstall the left side of the air intake grille.
6. Connect the wire to the negative terminal of the battery.