Acura 2002 RSX Service Manual page 1302

Wipers/Washers
Wiper Motor Replacement
Windshield Wiper Motor:
1. Open the hood. Remove the nuts {A} and the
w i n d s h i e l d w i p e r a r m s ( B ) .
A
Remove the hood seals (C) and cowl covers {D).
Disconnect the 5P connector (A) from the wiper
motor (B).
Remove the four bolts and wiper linkage assembly
(c).
2.
18 N.m (1.8 kgf.m,13lbf.ft)
9.8 N.m {1.0 kgf.m,7.2 lbf.frl
22-150
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5. Scribe a line (A) across the link and windshield
wiper linkage to show the original adjustment.
Separate the windshield wiper linkage (B) from the
wiper motor (C).
Install in the reverse order of removal, and nole
these items:
. Apply multipurpose grease lo the moving parts.
. Before reinstalling the wiper arms, turn the wiper
switch ON, then OFF to return the wiper shafts to
the park position.
. lf necessary, replace any damaged clips.
. Check the wiDer motor oDeration.
18 N.m