04.02.2006 Hood The motor is located right below the windshield. Start by opening the hood and removing the wipers. If they are stuck, use a gear puller or another suitable tool.		04.02.2006 Wipers removed Pull the rubber strip along the firewall. Take out plastic screws in the corners, and remove the cover completely. Be careful not to brake the plastic clips holding it to the lower edge of the windshield.
	04.02.2006 Cover Lift the plastic cover in the middle. It's thin, and you can easily bend it to pull out.		04.02.2006 Wiper motor Unplug the wiper motor harness, undo three 10 mm bolts and remove the motor assembly.
	04.02.2006 Fan housing There's a plastic frame around the fan housing. It's fastened by two latches.		04.02.2006 Fan cover Detach the cable from the fan cover, remove the screws and lift the cover.
	04.02.2006 Fan The fan is permanently attached to the motor, so you will have to remove them together.		04.02.2006 Fan removal Wiggle the motor out. If the fit is too tight, unbolt the windshield wiper bracket in the middle.
	04.02.2006 Motor Unscrew the motor cover. It's not totally necessary, but it will give you more room to inspect the motor.		04.02.2006 Motor cover off Unhook the metal clips that hold the brushes. Be careful, there's a spring inside.
	04.02.2006 Brush Pull the brushes and inspect them. This picture shows a brush at 40% of its original size. If yours are worn too much, consider replacing them. Your nearby alternator shop is a good place to start.		04.02.2006 Rotor cleaning Clean the rotor contact surface. Cotton swabs and electric contact cleaner is a good start. If the rotor surface is scored, use a fine grinding bit for your Dremel. Clean and sand the brushes too.
	04.02.2006 Testing Connect the motor and turn on the climate control to verify the operation. The installation is the reverse of removal.

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