Windshield Wiper Motor

When installing the drive arm to a new windshield wiper motor (17508) , follow the instructions included in the new windshield wiper motor kit.

 CAUTION: The internal permanent magnets used in the windshield wiper motor are a ceramic (glass-like) material. Care must be exercised in handling the windshield wiper motor to avoid damaging the magnets. The windshield wiper motor must not be struck or tapped with a hammer or other object.

Removal and Installation

1. Disconnect the battery (10653) and remove the windshield wiper pivot arms (17526) and windshield wiper blades (17528) .

2. Remove the cowl vent screen (018A16) by carefully prying up on rear edge of cowl vent screen .

3. Remove plastic cowl extension from cowl.

4. Remove clip retaining windshield wiper mounting arm and pivot shaft (17566) to windshield wiper motor link.

5. Disconnect the linkage drive arm from the windshield wiper motor .

6. Disconnect the windshield wiper motor electrical connector and remove the windshield wiper motor three retaining screws. Pull the windshield wiper motor from the opening.

7. To install, reverse Removal procedure. Tighten all motor retaining screws to 13-17 Nm (10-12 lb-ft).

8. Before installing the windshield wiper pivot arm to the windshield wiper mounting arm and pivot shaft , ensure the windshield wiper motor is in PARK and the windshield wiper blades are set to Dimension X as outlined under Adjustments .