Suzuki Vitara (LY) 2016-2017 · Service Manual Repair Instructions

Windshield Wiper Motor Removal and Installation

Precautions: Precautions for Working on Rain-Sensing Wiper System · Precautions for Body, Cab and Accessories · General safety (00)

Removal
1)Remove wiper pivot caps (1) and wiper arm nuts (2), and remove windshield wiper arms (3).
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2)Remove cowl top garnish. icon 
3)Remove wiper motor bolts (1) and remove wiper motor (2).
4)Disconnect wiper motor connector (3).
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Installation
Reverse removal procedure noting the following points.
•Tighten wiper motor bolts in numerical order (“1” – “3”) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Wiper motor bolt (a): 8.3 N·m (0.85 kgf-m, 6.5 lbf-ft)
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•Install windshield wiper arms (1) in positions shown in figure and tighten wiper arm nuts to specified torque.
Tightening torque
Wiper arm nut (a): 20 N·m (2.0 kgf-m, 15.0 lbf-ft)
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[A]: Align tip of windshield wiper blade with matchmark.
[B]: Align windshield wiper blade with matchmark.
2. Matchmark
3. Windshield wiper blade
4. Wiper pivot cap