Windshield Wiper Motor Removal and Installation: Installation

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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: Identifying Wiper Motor & Bolts
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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: Identifying Wiper Arm Linkage & Nuts
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