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Windshield Wiper Motor Removal/Installation

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the windshield wiper arm and blade. (See WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  .)
  3. Remove the cowl grille. (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Disconnect the connector.
  5. Remove the bolts. Move the windshield wiper motor in the direction of the arrow, remove the securing dowel from the bracket, then remove the windshield wiper motor.
  6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    Fig 1: Removing/Installing Windshield Wiper Motor
    G01344626Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.