Wiper System/washer System: Overview Mazda 3 BM

Wiper/Washer System Components. Scheme 1

Scheme 2

1. Remove in the order indicated in the table. (Scheme 2): Identifying Windshield Wiper Arm And Blade Components With Torque Specifications
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.
3. Adjust the windshield wiper arm and blade. (See «WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE ADJUSTMENT»(ref-579338-S40810800952013100700000).)

Scheme 3

1. Clean the windshield wiper arm connector shafts using a wire brush before installing the windshield wiper arms. (Scheme 3): Cleaning Windshield Wiper Arm Connector Shafts Using Wire Brush

Scheme 4

Scheme 5

1. Operate the windshield wipers, and then turn off the windshield wiper motor to set the wipers in the auto stop position.
2. Slide the serrated connecting part and adjust the windshield wiper arm and blade so that its end is aligned with the hollowed mark in the ceramic coating. (Scheme 4): Identifying Windshield Wiper Arm And Blade End With Hollowed Mark In Ceramic Coating NOTE: If the hollowed mark in the ceramic coating cannot be located, measure the distance from the cowl grille end line, and adjust the windshield wiper arm and blade. (Scheme 5): Measuring Distance From Cowl Grille End Line

Scheme 6

Scheme 7

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See «BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.0, MZR 2.5]»(ref-579330-S31782573982013100700000).) (See «BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.3 DISI TURBO]»(ref-579331-S30971870802013100700000).) (See «BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0]»(ref-579332-S32330103212013100700000).)
2. Remove the following parts: Windshield wiper arm and blade (See «WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-579338-S36386448362013100700000).) Front fender molding (See «COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-579341-S02671303742013100700000).) Cowl grille (See «COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-579341-S02671303742013100700000).) Center cowl grille No1, No2
3. Stick masking tape on the figure. CAUTION: If the front wiper motor is removed without affixing protective tape to the windshield, the motor may contact the windshield and damage it. Always affix protective tape along the edge of the windshield when removing the front wiper motor. Stick masking tape on the position to show in the figure of the windshield. (Scheme 6): Identifying Windshield Wiper Motor And Masking Tape
4. Remove the bolts. (Scheme 7): Identifying Windshield Wiper Motor And Bolts With Torque Specifications
5. Disconnect the windshield wiper motor connector.
6. Remove the windshield wiper motor. (See «WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR REMOVE NOTE»(ref-579338-S10808812862013100700000).)
7. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 8

1. Slide the windshield wiper motor in the direction of the left front fender and pull it out from between the windshield and the cowl panel. (Scheme 8): Sliding Windshield Wiper Motor Of Left Front Fender
2. Be careful when removing the windshield wiper motor so that it does not strike the windshield. If the windshield wiper motor hits the windshield, it could cause damage to the windshield.

Scheme 9

1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table. (Scheme 9): Exploded View Of Windshield Wiper Motor With Torque Specifications
2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.

Scheme 10

1. Connect the windshield wiper motor to the vehicle wiring harness connector, operate the windshield wipers, and then stop them at the auto stop position.
2. Disconnect the windshield wiper motor connector.
3. Install the windshield wiper motor to the main link and tighten the bolt.
4. Assemble the crank arm such that the crank arm and main link markings are aligned as shown in the figure. (Scheme 10): Identifying Crank Arm And Main Link Markings With Torque Specifications
5. Install the washer and nut.

Scheme 11

1. Use a clean cloth to protect the link, and squeeze using pliers. (Scheme 11): Identifying Ball Joint Assembly

Scheme 12

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See «BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.0, MZR 2.5]»(ref-579330-S31782573982013100700000).) (See «BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.3 DISI TURBO]»(ref-579331-S30971870802013100700000).) (See «BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0]»(ref-579332-S32330103212013100700000).)
2. Remove the following parts: Windshield wiper arm and blade (See «WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-579338-S36386448362013100700000).) Front fender molding (See «COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-579341-S02671303742013100700000).) Cowl grille (See «COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-579341-S02671303742013100700000).) Center cowl grille No.1, No.2
3. Disconnect windshield wiper motor connector.
4. Connect the battery positive voltage to windshield wiper motor terminal A or B, connect terminal C to the ground, then verify the windshield wiper operation.
5. Verify that the windshield wiper operates as indicated in the following table. (Scheme 12): Identifying Windshield Wiper Motor Connector Terminals (A And B) If the windshield wipers do not operate as indicated in the table, replace the windshield wiper motor. Terminal connected to battery positive voltage Operation condition A LO B HI
6. Disconnect battery positive voltage from terminal A or B during wiper operation.
7. Verify that the wipers do not stop in auto stop condition.
8. Connect windshield wiper motor terminals A and D, and apply battery positive voltage to terminal E.
9. Verify that the windshield wipers operate at low speed again and they are at the auto stop position. If there is any malfunction, replace the windshield wiper motor.

Scheme 13

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See «BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.0, MZR 2.5]»(ref-579330-S31782573982013100700000).) (See «BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.3 DISI TURBO]»(ref-579331-S30971870802013100700000).) (See «BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0]»(ref-579332-S32330103212013100700000).)
2. Remove the front bumper. (See «FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-579342-S31619184642013100700000).)
3. Remove in the order indicated in the table. (Scheme 13): Identifying Washer Tank Components With Torque Specifications (Vehicles With Washer Fluid-Level Sensor)
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 14

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See «BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.0, MZR 2.5]»(ref-579330-S31782573982013100700000).) (See «BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.3 DISI TURBO]»(ref-579331-S30971870802013100700000).) (See «BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0]»(ref-579332-S32330103212013100700000).)
2. Remove the front bumper. (See «FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-579342-S31619184642013100700000).)
3. Remove in the order indicated in the table. (Scheme 14): Identifying Washer Tank Components With Torque Specifications (Vehicles Without Washer Fluid-Level Sensor)
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.

See also:
• MANUAL TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [G35M-R]
• MANUAL TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [G66M-R]
• MANUAL TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [A26M-R]
• MANUAL TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [C66M-R]