1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Windshield wiper arm and blade.
b. Front fender molding.
c. Cowl grille.
d. Center cowl grille No1, No2
3. Stick masking tape on the figure.
CAUTION:
If the front wiper motor is removed without affixing protective tape to the windshield, the motor may contact the windshield and damage it. Always affix protective tape along the edge of the windshield when removing the front wiper motor.
Stick masking tape on the position to show in the figure of the windshield.

4. Remove the bolts.

5. Disconnect the windshield wiper motor connector.
6. Remove the windshield wiper motor..
7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Windshield Wiper Motor Remove Note
1. Slide the windshield wiper motor in the direction of the left front fender and pull it out from between the windshield and the cowl panel.


2. Be careful when removing the windshield wiper motor so that it does not strike the windshield. If the windshield wiper motor hits the windshield, it could cause damage to the windshield.
Windshield Wiper Motor Inspection
Rain Sensor Removal/InstallationShift Lock System Inspection
Shift-Lock System Inspection
1. Switch the ignition to ON.
2. Shift the selector lever to the P position.
3. Perform the following procedures to inspect the shift-lock system.
If there is any malfunction, inspect the shift-lock solenoid and P position
switch..
a. Verify that th ...
Theft Deterrent System Clearing Freeze Frame Data
1. Connect the M-MDS (IDS) to the DLC–2.
2. After the vehicle is identified, select the following items from the initialization
screen of the IDS.
Select “Body”.
Select "Burglar Service Functions".
3. Then, select the following item from the screen menu. ...
Manual Transaxle Shift Mechanism Removal/Installation [A26 M R]
1. Remove the battery cover..
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the battery and battery tray..
4. Remove the air cleaner and air inlet hose..
5. Remove the aerodynamic under cover NO.2..
6. Remove the tunnel member (rear)..
7. Remove the upper panel..
8. Remove the sh ...