Acura RL. Manual - part 860

Fig. 20: Identifying Wiper Motor With Torque Specifications 
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5. Remove the four bolts (B) and wiper linkage assembly (C).  

6. 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). 

Fig. 21: Identifying Wiper Motor And Windshield Wiper Linkage With Torque Specifications 
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7. Install in the reverse order to removal, and note these items: 

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Apply multipurpose grease to the moving parts.  

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Before reinstalling the wiper arms, turn the wiper switch ON, then OFF to return the wiper 
shafts to the park position.  

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If necessary, replace any damaged clips.  

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Check the wiper motor operation.  

WASHER RESERVOIR REPLACEMENT

 

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1. Remove the right inner fender (see FRONT INNER FENDER REPLACEMENT ).  

2. Disconnect the washer tube (A) and washer motor 2P connector (B). 

Fig. 22: Identifying Washer Motor 2P Connector And Washer Tube 
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3. Remove the clip and three bolts (A), then remove the washer reservoir (B). 

Fig. 23: Identifying Washer Reservoir With Torque Specifications 
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4. Install the reservoir in the reverse order of removal.  

WASHER FLUID LEVEL SWITCH TEST 

1. Remove the right inner fender (see FRONT INNER FENDER REPLACEMENT ).  

2. Disconnect the 2P connector (A) from the washer fluid level switch (B). 

 

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Fig. 24: Identifying Washer Fluid Level Switch And 2P Connector 
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3. Remove the washer fluid level switch from the reservoir. 

4. Check for continuity between the No. 1 and No. 2 terminals in each float position (C). 

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There should be continuity when the float is down.  

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There should be no continuity when the float is up.  

5. If the continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.  

HEADLIGHT WASHER MOTOR TEST/REPLACEMENT 

CANADA MODELS 

1. Remove the right inner fender (see FRONT INNER FENDER REPLACEMENT ).  

2. Disconnect the 2P connector (A) from the washer motor (B). 

NOTE:

Fluid may flow out of the opening.

 

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Fig. 25: Identifying Washer Motor With Torque Specifications 
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3. Test the motor by connecting battery power to the No. 1 terminal and grounding the No. 2 terminal of 

the headlight washer motor. The motor should run. 

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If the motor does not run smoothly, replace it.  

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If the motor runs smoothly, but little or no washer fluid is pumped, check for a disconnected or 
blocked washer hose, or a clogged washer motor outlet.  

4. Remove the bolt and bracket (C), then disconnect the headlight washer motor from the washer 

reservoir.  

5. Install the headlight washer motor in the reverse order of removal. If the gasket (D) is damaged, 

replace it.  

HEADLIGHT WASHER NOZZLE REPLACEMENT 

CANADA MODELS 

1. Remove the front bumper (see FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ), and disconnect 

the headlight washer tube from the headlight washer motor.  

2. Disconnect the headlight washer tube (A) from the headlight washer nozzle (B). 

 

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