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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA20105 SPORT, 2.3 L, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 574 (WASHER SYSTEM & WIPER SYSTEM)WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

2010 Mazda 5 Sport, 2.3 L, Standard

Windshield Wiper Motor Removal/Installation

2010 Mazda 5 Sport, 2.3 L, StandardSECTION Windshield Wiper Motor Removal/Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mazda 5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the windshield wiper arm and blade. (See WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the cowl grille. (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the center cowl grille. (See CENTER COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the cowl panel. (See COWL PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the bolts.
Move the windshield wiper motor in the direction of the arrow, remove the securing dowel from the bracket, then remove the windshield wiper motor.
Disconnect the windshield wiper motor connector.
Install in the reverse order of removal.

Fig 1: Windshield Wiper Motor Replacement Components With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.