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.
Quarter Window Glass Removal
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Trunk board.
b. Trunk end trim.
c. Rear scuff plate.
d. Trunk side trim.
e. D-pillar trim.
f. C-pillar trim.
3. Apply protective tape along the edge of the body and the quarter window glass.
WARNING: ...
Steering Shaft Inspection
1. Inspect the steering column for excessive play and damage.
2. Verify that the clearance between the projection on the steering column shown
in the figure and the bracket is less than 2.0 mm {0.079 in}.
If the clearance between the projection and bracket is 2.0 mm {0.079 in}
or ...
Rear Turn Light Bulb Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the service hole in the position
shown in the figure.
3. Move the flathead screwdriver in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the
figure, pull out the service hole cover, and detach the serv ...