Wiper Motor

* These models are equipped with an airbag, which may deploy (inflate) when connected to the battery. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait at least two minutes before starting work on the airbag.

* If your vehicle's stereo has an anti-theft code system, make sure you know the radio activation code before disconnecting the battery.

Rear Wiper Components 1. Wiper arm
2. Wiper motor
3. Rear door trim panel

The windshield wiper motor is located on the right side (passenger side) under the hood, on the rear wall of the engine compartment, and the rear window wiper motor is located in the rear door.

Inspection

PROCEDURE
Windshield Washer/Wiper Switch

1. When inspecting the windshield washer/wiper switch, follow the instructions (refer to Subsection 12.7).

Wiper Motor
2. If the wiper motor does not operate properly or does not return the wiper blades to the park position when switched off, and the switch inspection shows that it is in good condition, replace the wiper motor relay or the motor itself.

Replacement

PROCEDURE
Windshield Wiper Motor
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Disconnect the wiper motor connector (A), remove the bolts and the motor bracket mounting bolt (indicated by arrows), then lower the motor together with the bracket and remove it from the vehicle.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Rear Wiper Motor
4. Remove the wiper arm, then loosen and remove the nuts and washers from the arm shaft.
5. Disconnect the connector, disconnect the linkage, remove the mounting bolts, and remove the motor through the rear door opening.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.