How to remove window wiper assembly to access its motor

detailed instructions and pics on haiwaiibuilt's thread to install tanabe front strut tower brace.

 

I'm confussed as to why you need to access the wiper motor to install a new emblem on the front of the vehicle. But, since you ask, to access the motor, you first need to remove the two wiper arms. One arm is attached with two nuts, and the other one has one nut that is located under a cover that can be easily pryed upward with a very small screwdriver. Once removed, you will need to removed the plastic shroud that covers the wiper motor by removing the two plastic rivets (one at each end of the shroud). Once those are removed, on the front of the shroud you will need to push in the clips and push up from the bottom of them. Once the front of the shroud has been popped up, you will need to remove at least one corner of the shroud. It is best if you can remove both corners, but not necessary. These corners simply pop up, as they are attached to the main shroud with one tab. Once this is done, standing at the front of the vehicle, using both hands, give a firm pull of the shroud, which should pop it loose from the windshield. Once it is loose, you can remove it from the vehicle and place the shoud somewhere that it won't get damaged. This will expose the wiper motor. If you want to remove the motor, this can be done by simply removing the four bolts that attach it to the wiper motor tray and unplug the electrical harness.

- TP

 

No, I don't have a Parts Manual. I just wing it....it's more fun that way

- TP

 

Why not just tap into the running lights or headlights, as they are in the front of the car?

 

That would seem like the logical choice, unless he is looking for constant power, but even then, I don't think the wiper motor assembly will provide that. My understanding is that you can jump the battery from the box on the driver's side of the engine compartment. This might even be a better choice.

- TP

 

Here's some pictures...