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Wiper Motor Linkage: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

1. Remove wiper arms and blades.




2. Remove nuts and fasteners from cowl vent.




3. Remove wiper motor and wiper link assembly.
1. Disconnect wiper motor harness connector.
2. Remove two mounting bolts from assembly.

INSTALLATION

1. Install two bolts on wiper motor and link assembly.
2. Connect wiper motor harness connector.
3. Place cowl vent in position and install nuts and fasteners.
4. Install wiper arms and blades.
5. Check system movement. Wiper arms should stop 1.18 inch (30 mm) (Driver side) and 1.46 inch (37 mm) (Passenger side) from lower windshield edge.