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# FRONT WIPER MOTOR AND LINK > REMOVAL

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1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION:

  Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

2. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP

1. Remove the 2 caps.

3. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM & BLADE ASSEMBLY LH

1. Remove the nut and arm & blade.

4. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM & BLADE ASSEMBLY RH

1. Remove the nut and arm & blade.

5. REMOVE HOOD TO COWL TOP SEAL

1. Detach the 9 clips and remove the seal.

6. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER LH

1. Detach the 4 claws and remove the louver.

7. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH

1. Detach the 5 claws and remove the louver.

8. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR & LINK ASSEMBLY

1. Disconnect the connector.

1. Remove the 2 bolts.

1. Move the wiper cushion in the direction shown by the arrow in the illustration to detach the wiper cushion from the body, and remove the wiper motor & link.

9. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY

1. Using a screwdriver, disconnect the 2 rods of the wiper link from the wiper motor as shown in the illustration.

   HINT:
     Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

1. Using a T30 ''torx'' socket, remove the 2 bolts and wiper motor.