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Windshield Wiper Motor Disassembly/Assembly

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the windshield wiper arm blade. (See WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  .)
  3. Remove the cowl grille. (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Disconnect the connector.
  5. Detach the connecting part between the windshield wiper motor and the windshield wiper link.
  6. Remove the screws, then remove the windshield wiper motor.
  7. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
  8. Adjust the windshield wiper arm and blade. (See WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE ADJUSTMENT  .)
    Fig 1: Disassembling/Assembling Windshield Wiper Motor
    G01344627Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.