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Removal [12/2019 - ]: Procedure

  1. REMOVE BACK DOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER LH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5 [12/2019 - 10/2022] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5 [10/2022 - 11/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5 [11/2023 - ]

  2. REMOVE BACK DOOR SERVICE HOLE COVER RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  3. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7 [12/2019 - 10/2022] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7 [10/2022 - 11/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7 [11/2023 - ]

  4. REMOVE REAR WIPER ARM HEAD CAP 
    1. Disengage the 2 guides as shown in the illustration.
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    2. Open the rear wiper arm head cap as shown in the illustration.
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    3. Disengage the 2 claws to remove the rear wiper arm head cap as shown in the illustration.
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      Remove in this Direction
  5. REMOVE REAR WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the nut and rear wiper arm and blade assembly.
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  6. REMOVE REAR WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the connector.
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    2. Disengage the clamp.
    3. Remove the 3 bolts and rear wiper motor assembly.
      NOTE:

      Be careful not to scratch the back door glass.

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  7. REMOVE REAR WIPER MOTOR GROMMET 
    1. Remove the rear wiper motor grommet.
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