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Chassis Electrical
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS

Rear Window Wiper Motor


REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

Justy, Coupe, Loyale, XT and Wagon


See Figures 1 and 2

Fig. 1: Rear wiper motor retainer bolts and harness-Justy

Fig. 2: Rear wiper motor retainer bolts-Coupe, Loyale, XT and Wagon
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the wiper arm.
  3. Remove the wiper shaft cap nut and cushion.
  4. Remove the rear hatch interior trim cover.
  5. At the wiper motor, disconnect the electrical harness.
  6. Remove the wiper motor retainer bolts.
  7. Remove the wiper motor.

To install:

  1. Install the wiper motor inside the hatch assembly. Insert and tighten the retainer bolts to 52 inch lbs. (6 Nm).
  2. Install the cushion, nut and cap. Tighten the nut snugly.
  3. Install the wiper arm assembly.
  4. Connect the wiper motor harness.
  5. Install the interior trim panel to the hatch.
  6. Connect the negative battery cable. Check for proper wiper operation.

Legacy, Impreza and SVX


See Figures 3, 4 and 5

Fig. 3: Rear wiper motor cap and nut-Legacy and Impreza

Fig. 4: Rear wiper motor retainer bolts-Legacy and Impreza

Fig. 5: Rear wiper motor assembly-SVX
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the wiper arm.
  3. Remove the wiper shaft cap and nut.
  4. Remove the rear hatch interior trim cover.
  5. At the wiper motor, disconnect the electrical harness.
  6. Remove the wiper motor retainer bolts.
  7. Remove the wiper motor.

To install:

  1. Install the wiper motor inside the hatch assembly. Insert and tighten the retainer bolts to 39-62 inch lbs. (4-7 Nm).
  2. Install the nut and cap. Tighten the nut snugly.
  3. Install the wiper arm assembly.
  4. Connect the wiper motor harness.
  5. Install the interior trim panel to the hatch.
  6. Connect the negative battery cable. Check for proper wiper operation.


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