940 L4-2.3L SOHC VIN 88 B230F (1992)
Wiper Motor: Service and Repair
Front Wiper Linkage and Motor Replacement
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Disconnect battery negative lead.
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Remove wiper arms.
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Remove rubber seals (1).
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Open hood fully.
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Release water hoses from clips (2). Remove the three screws (3) retaining the cover panel. Older models have plastic clips at the ends instead of
screws.
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Open hood fully.
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Remove cover plate by pulling forward slightly and then lifting back and up.
Exercise care to avoid damage to paintwork.
Close hood.
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Undo four retaining screws (4) for the wiper linkage.
One of the screws is concealed beneath a rubber plug (5) in cover (6).
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Remove cover from wiper motor.
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Cut off cable tie (7) and unplug connector (8).
Unscrew ground lead.
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Lift out wiper linkage.
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Unscrew the motor axle nut or screw (10) plus the three screws (9) retaining the motor, and lift out the motor (11).
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Reassemble in reverse order.
Check that spacers are in position before the screws (4) are replaced.
NOTE: Always check that the axles on the old motor and the new are identical.
