How to Replace Wiper Transmission Motor 05-11 Honda Civic

Difficulty: Intermediate · About 75 min · Honda Civic

Replace the wiper transmission motor on a Honda Civic, preserving blade alignment marks and confirming both arms park correctly after assembly.

Steps

1. Mark and remove the wiper arms

   Place tape at each blade tip to record its parked position. Remove the arm caps and retaining nuts, then lift the arms from their pivots.

2. Remove the cowl panels

   Lift the hood, remove the cowl weather seal and retaining clips, and disconnect the washer hose. Remove the cowl fasteners and lift the panel clear.

3. Remove the motor from the linkage

   Unplug the wiper assembly and remove it from the vehicle. Mark the motor crank orientation, separate it from the linkage, then remove the motor fasteners.

4. Install the new motor and linkage

   Secure the replacement motor and align its crank with the linkage reference mark. Reassemble the transmission, plug in the harness, and fasten the assembly in its original position.

5. Restore the cowl and set the arms

   Reinstall the cowl, washer hose, seals, and clips. Fit the wiper arms to the windshield tape marks, tighten their nuts to specification, and test the park position and washer spray.

Check your vehicle’s repair manual for exact specifications and fit.