How do you remove the rear windshield wiper arm and motor on a 93 Honda civic hatchback?

Answer 1

To remove the wiper arm, gently lift the plastic cover over the base of the wiper arm, pivoting it toward the wiper blade as you lift it out from under the base of the wiper arm. The arm is on a tapered splined shaft, and simply lifts off. Due to corrosion, it may have to be gently pried off. NOT AGAINST THE GLASS, unless you spread the force over a piece of 1/2" plywood to distribute the force to prevent cracking the glass. I believe it's a 10mm (maybe 11) nut under the cover that needs to be removed from the motor shaft. Next is a dust cover, which when removed exposes a large, but thin, nut. I think it's a 24mm, maybe a little smaller. To remove the motor, remove the two screws from the bottom of the motor cover and pivot upward from the few tabs along the top edge. There's a nut (12mm?) on the shoulder bolt that goes through the glass and rubber bushing from the outside on the driver's side. Unplug the electrical connector from the cable on the left. It's released with a small latching tab on the back side of the 4-wire connector. Then remove the nut. The shoulder bolt and bushing are removed from the outside. Best to leave them in place until the motor shaft is clear of the glass in the next step. Remove the nut on the outside of the drive motor shaft (under the dust shield described above), and the large, thin washer - about the same diameter as the grommet beneath. The motor will drop in your lap. Extra hands would be helpful. The only remaining component is a large rubber grommet that goes through the glass. It's easiest to pinch and pass it through the glass when wet with water, especially when re-installing it. NOTE which side was inside (the thicker side), which was outside before it's removed. Likewise for the large washer outside the grommet. Look at the impression it made on the grommet if you forget. The dust shield is a no-brainer, and the nut is reversible. Compliments of Cliff D. in Columbia, SC. PS - I just did this last weekend on my '92.