OEM 2005 Toyota Tacoma Wiper Motor

2005 Toyota Tacoma Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the windshield wiper motor assembly on 2005 Toyota Tacoma?

  A: Start the wiper motor replacement process by taking the cable out of the battery negative terminal. Space the front wiper arm caps with a wrapped screwdriver before the automatic stop position and remove the motor nut plus wiper arm LH to replace the windshield wiper motor. You need to do the same actions to make sure the front wiper arm RH is ready for installation. You need to unbuckle 2 claws to take off the front fender to cowl side seal LH as well as perform the same steps on the RH side. Pull both clips and claws to take out the cowl top ventilator louver sub-unit. Unplug the electrical connector then utilize a wrench to remove the two bolts from the windshield wiper unit. Afterward sink the joined rubber attachment to separate the motor-link assembly for removal. Insert tape-covered screwdriver into crank arm pivot rods at windshield wiper motor assembly and work each rod loose before using a T30 torx socket to remove its two retaining screws and the assembly. Apply DENSO No.50 grease to the crank arm pivot then put back the windshield wiper motor assembly using its two screws tightened to 7.5 N.m. Insert the 2 rods onto the crank arm pivot positions. Align the wiper motor assembly to the driver's side. Secure it with the rubber pin and fasten the windshield wiper link assembly with 2 bolts which you tighten to 5.5 N.m. Connect the electrical connector before installation. Connect the 17 claws and 2 clips of the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly before installing the front fender to cowl side seal using the claws. Scrape the wiper arm serration on the front wiper arm RH with a round file then clean the pivot serration using wire brush before running the wiper for automatic stop and installing the arm with its nut which requires 21 N.m (209 kgf.cm, 15 ft.lbf). Use exactly the same method to install the left-hand front wiper arm but confirm both wipers have safe clearance during operation with water and washer fluid. End the process by linking the cable to the negative battery port then tightening it to 3.9 N.m (40 kgf.cm, 35 in.lbf). Use the claw to place the 2 front wiper arm head caps.