Honda Accord: Wiper Motor Replacement - Wipers/Washers - Body Electrical - Honda Accord MK8 2008-2012 Service ManualHonda Accord: Wiper Motor Replacement

Removal

1. Open the hood. Remove the caps (A) and nuts (B).

NOTE: The illustration shows 4-door.

2. Close the hood, then spread protective cloths (A) on


2. Close the hood, then spread protective cloths (A) on the hood to avoid scratching the hood edge.

NOTE: The illustration shows 4-door.

3. Raise the wiper arms (B) off the windshield, then


3. Raise the wiper arms (B) off the windshield, then remove the wiper arms.

4. Remove the hood seal and cowl covers (A).

NOTE: The illustration shows 4-door.

5. Disconnect the harness clip and 5 P connector (A)


5. Disconnect the harness clip and 5 P connector (A) from the windshield wiper motor (B).

4-door


6. Remove the four bolts and wiper linkage assembly


6. Remove the four bolts and wiper linkage assembly (C).

7. Separate the linkage (A) from the link (B).

4-door

2-door


2-door

8. Note the position (C), then remove the nut (D) and the


8. Note the position (C), then remove the nut (D) and the link from the windshield wiper motor (E).

9. Remove the three bolts, and separate the windshield wiper motor from the linkage (F).

Installation

1 Before installing the motor, connect the 5P connector to the windshield wiper motor, and turn the wiper/washer switch ON to (LO) or (HI) position, then OFF to return the motor shaft to the park position.

NOTE: • Do not use the wiper/washer switch (INT) position in this step.

• If necessary, replace any damaged clips.

• Apply multipurpose grease to the moving parts.

2. Install the wiper motor to the windshield wiper linkage assembly in the reverse order of removal.

3. Install the link to the windshield wiper motor shaft, then align the mark (A) of the link and the mark (B) of the wiper linkage assembly (4-door), or align the link (A) and the mark (B) of the wiper linkage assembly (2-door).

4-door

2-door


2-door

4. After installation, adjust the wiper arms (see page


4. After installation, adjust the wiper arms (see page 22-327).

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