Wiper Motor - Windshield: Installation

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1.

Install the windshield wiper motor to the wiper mounting arm and pivot shaft assembly.
- Install the 3 windshield wiper motor bolts and tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).

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2.

NOTE: A new wiper motor is shipped in the PARK position. It is important the new wiper motor shaft position is not disturbed until the wiper motor crank arm is installed in the following steps. Failure to follow these instructions may result in the wiper arms not parking correctly when installed into the vehicle.

Install the supplied template (part of 17504) to the wiper mounting arm bracket as shown.

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3.

NOTE: The alignment marks will allow the crank to be installed correctly in the PARK position.

Using the alignment marks on the template, install the wiper motor crank arm to the wiper motor shaft.

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4.

NOTE: Make sure the wiper motor crank-to-wiper motor shaft alignment is not lost while tightening the wiper motor crank nut.

Using an adjustable wrench as shown to prevent movement of the wiper motor crank, install the windshield wiper motor crank nut and tighten to 29 Nm (21 lb-ft).
- Remove the template and discard.

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5.

Install the mounting arm and pivot shaft. For additional information, refer to Wiper Mounting Arm and Pivot Shaft - Windshield .