FRONT WIPER MOTOR > REMOVAL

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1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.



2. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL


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  1. Remove the 7 clips and duct seal.



3. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH (for LHD)


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  1. Using a clip remover, remove the 3 clips and side cover.



4. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER RH (for RHD)


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  1. Remove the cap nut.

  1. Using a clip remover, remove the 3 clips and side cover.



5. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR TO FRONT SIDE SEAL SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


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  1. Using a clip remover, detach the 3 clips and remove the side seal.



6. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR TO FRONT SIDE SEAL SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.



7. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH

  1. Remove the nut, wiper arm and blade.



8. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH

  1. Remove the nut, wiper arm and blade.



9. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL LH


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  1. Pull the cowl side seal in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration to detach the 2 claws and remove the cowl side seal.



10. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL RH

HINT:
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.



11. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


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  1. Remove the 2 clips and detach the 5 claws.



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  1. Pull the ventilator louver in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration to detach the 10 claws and remove the ventilator louver.



12. REMOVE FRONT WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY


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  1. Disconnect the connector. Then detach the 2 clamps and remove the wire harness from the cowl top panel.



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  1. Remove the 4 bolts and the wiper motor and link assembly.

    HINT:
    The 2 bolts labeled (A) in the illustration cannot be removed from the wiper motor and link because they are integrated into the wiper motor and link.



13. REMOVE FRONT WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY


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  1. Using a screwdriver, disconnect the rod of the wiper link from the wiper motor as shown in the illustration.

    HINT:
    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.



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  1. Remove the 3 bolts and wiper motor.

    HINT:
    Rotate the crank arm as necessary to remove the bolts.