Windshield Wiper Motor Removal/Installation

2010 Mazda 5 Sport, 2.3 L, StandardSECTION Windshield Wiper Motor Removal/Installation
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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the windshield wiper arm and blade. (See WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATIONΒ  .)
  3. Remove the cowl grille. (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  4. Remove in the order indicated in the illustration.
    Fig 1: Windshield Wiper Motor Removal Order
    G01931351Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  6. Adjust the windshield wiper arm and blade. (See WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE ADJUSTMENTΒ  .)
    Fig 2: Removing Windshield Wiper Motor
    G01931352Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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