Wiper motor — replacement
1. Disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal (see Engine electrical systems).
2. Mark the positions of the wiper arm (s) on the windshield and the studs, then remove the wiper arm(s) (see illustration).
12.2 Make a reference mark before removing the wiper arm
3. Remove the windshield cowl cover (see Body).
4. Disconnect the wiper motor harness connector and remove the windshield wiper motor/linkage assembly mounting nuts (see illustration).
12.4 Wiper motor and linkage details
A Wiper motor electrical connector
B Wiper linkage mounting bolts
5. Lift the windshield wiper motor assembly from the cowl area.
6. Using needle nose pliers, pull the wiper linkage from the ball stud.
7. Remove the wiper motor mounting nuts and separate the motor from the assembly (see illustration).
12.7 Wiper motor mounting bolts and linkage crank arm nut (A)
8. Installation is the reverse of removal.