Removal (from 07/2011)

WIPER / WASHER: FRONT WIPER MOTOR (for Hatchback): REMOVAL

1. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP

(a) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, disengage the 3 claws and remove the front wiper arm head cap.

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2. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the washer hose.

(b) Remove the nut and the front wiper main arm.

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NOTICE:
* Disengage the head of the front wiper sub arm while holding down the periphery of the front wiper sub arm installation section with your hands.
* If you forcibly disengage the front wiper sub arm in the incorrect direction, it could be deformed or damaged.
* If you forcibly pry off the front wiper main arm or front wiper sub arm, the joint section on the end of the front wiper arm could be deformed or damaged.

3. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL LH

(a) Peel off the double - sided tape and disengage the claw and guide.

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(b) Disengage the clip and claw and remove the front fender to cowl side seal.

4. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL RH

HINT
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

5. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the washer hose.

(b) Disengage the 2 clamps.

(c) Remove the 2 clips.

(d) Disengage the 5 claws and 3 guides.

(e) Disengage the 9 guides and remove the cowl top ventilator louver.

6. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 2 bolts.

(b) Disengage the grommet and remove the windshield wiper motor and link as shown in the illustration.

(c) Disconnect the connector.

7. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY

(a) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, disengage the windshield wiper link rod from the crank arm pivot of the windshield wiper motor as shown in the illustration.

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(b) Using a T30 "TORX" socket wrench, remove the 2 bolts and the windshield wiper motor from the windshield wiper link.