Windshield Wiper Motor Removal and Installation: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Suzuki Reno and 2005 Suzuki Forenza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Dissimilar metals in direct contact with each other may corrode rapidly. Make sure to use the correct fasteners to prevent premature corrosion.

Install the wiper motor with the bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the wiper motor bolts to 8 N.m (71 lb-in).
Connect the electrical connector.

Fig 1: Installing Windshield Wiper Motor
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Press the wiper arm linkage onto the motor drive shaft.
Install the wiper arm linkage to the motor drive shaft with the washer and the nut.
Tighten

Tighten the wiper arm linkage nut to 5 N.m (44 lb-in).
Install the left side portion of the cowl vent grille. Refer to "COWL VENT GRILLE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION :".
Connect the negative battery cable.

Fig 2: Installing Wiper Arm Linkage To Motor Drive Shaft With Washer And Nut
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