OEM 2008 Toyota RAV4 Wiper Motor

2008 Toyota RAV4 Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to remove the front wiper motor and link assembly on 2008 Toyota RAV4?

  A: The first step for front wiper motor removal along with its link assembly requires you to disconnect power cable from battery's negative terminal and wait 90 seconds for Air Bag and seat belt pretensioner activation prevention. The removal sequence starts with front wiper head cap removal before extracting the wiper arm and blade assembly nuts on both left and right sides. The tool-claw enables the separation of front fender to cowl side seals from both left and right sides. New tasks begin with the process of unplugging the twelve claws after examination and clip removal from the cowl top ventilator louver. You should begin by extracting the windshield wiper motor and link assembly where you first unscrew the two bolts before repositioning the wiper cushion according to the indications to separate it from the body before disconnecting the connector and detaching the clamp. Complete the wiper link rod disconnection from the wiper motor with a screwdriver by first taping the screwdriver tip and use it to detach this connection. Then use matchmarks to mark the crank arm and motor before taking out the wiper motor by removing its three bolts.