1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Windshield wiper arm and blade.
b. Cowl grille.
CAUTION:
Always affix protective tape to the windshield end. If the windshield wiper motor and link contacts the windshield, it could damage the windshield.
3. Affix protective tape to the area where the windshield end interferes with the windshield motor and link as shown in the figure.
4. Disconnect the windshield wiper motor connector.
5. Remove bolts.
6. Move the windshield wiper motor and link in the order of the arrows (1) and (2) to remove the securing rubber from the vehicle.
7. Remove the windshield wiper motor and link from the vehicle in the direction of the arrow (3) while being careful not to allow the windshield wiper end to interfere with the windshield wiper motor and link.
8. Fix the position of the windshield wiper link shown in the figure with a vise.
CAUTION:
If the vise is tightened with excessive force, it could deform or damage the windshield wiper link. When securing the windshield wiper link in the vise, be careful not to deform or damage the windshield wiper link.
Protect the windshield wiper link by placing a rag in the vise when securing it in the vise. Otherwise, it could damage the vise securing position.
9. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the (1) position, move the flathead screwdriver in the direction of the arrow (2), and remove the windshield wiper motor and ball joint for the windshield wiper link.
10. Remove bolts securing the windshield wiper motor and windshield wiper link, and remove nuts from windshield wiper motor.
11. Remove the windshield wiper motor from the windshield wiper link.
12. Install in the reverse order of removal..
Ball Joint Assembly Note
1. When assembling the ball joint, use a clean rag to protect the link and squeeze using a pair of protective tape-wrapped pliers.
Front Drive Shaft Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed
sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the wiring harness if it is pulled
by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, disconnect the ABS wheel-speed
sensor connector (axle side) ...
Instrument Cluster Disassembly/Assembly
CAUTION:
If the instrument cluster is hit forcefully during disassembly such as by
being dropped, it could get damaged and the system may not operate normally.
When disassembling the instrument cluster, perform the procedure on a workbench
on clean clothes being careful not to drop ...
Brake/Clutch Fluid
Inspecting Brake/Clutch Fluid Level
The brakes and clutch draw fluid from the same reservoir.
Inspect the fluid level in the reservoir regularly. It should be kept at MAX.
The level normally drops with accumulated distance, a condition associated with
wear of brake and clutch linings. If it is ...