Wiper System/washer System: Overview Mazda 6 GJ

Identifying Wiper/Washer System Component Locations. Scheme 1

Scheme 2

1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.
3. Adjust the windshield wiper arm and blade. (See «WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE ADJUSTMENT»(ref-581618-S03634767722013101400000).) (Scheme 2): Identifying Windshield Wiper Arm And Blade Components With Torque Specification

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

1. Operate the windshield wipers, and then turn off the windshield wiper motor to set the wipers in the park 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. 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 4): Measuring Distance From Cowl Grille End Line

Scheme 5

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the windshield wiper arm and blade. (See «WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-581618-S04530744522013101400000).)
3. Remove the cowl grille. (See «COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-581657-S30702990112013101400000).)
4. Remove the cover, and remove the bolt. (Scheme 5): Identifying Windshield Wiper Motor Cover And Bolts With Torque Specification
5. Remove the windshield wiper motor.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 6

1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly. (Scheme 6): View Of Windshield Wiper Motor Components

Scheme 7

1. Use a clean cloth to protect the link, and squeeze using pliers. (Scheme 7): Identifying Ball Joint Assembly

Scheme 8

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. Adjust the motor crank and wiper link No.1 so that they are parallel as shown in the figure. (Scheme 8): Adjusting Motor Crank And Wiper Link No.1 Parallel
3. Assemble the windshield wiper motor.

Scheme 9

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the windshield wiper arm and blade. (See «WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-581618-S04530744522013101400000).)
3. Remove the cowl grille. (See «COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-581657-S30702990112013101400000).)
4. Remove the cover. (See «WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-581618-S05610234842013101400000).)
5. Disconnect the windshield wiper motor connector.
6. Connect battery positive voltage to windshield wiper motor terminal A or B, and ground to terminal D, then verify that the windshield wipers operate as shown in the table. (Scheme 9): Identifying Windshield Wiper Motor Connector Terminals If the windshield wipers do not operate as indicated in the table, replace the windshield wiper motor. (See «WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-581618-S05610234842013101400000).) (See «WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY»(ref-581618-S15361100922013101400000).) Terminal connected to battery positive voltage Operation condition A LO B HI
7. Disconnect battery positive voltage from the motor terminal A or B while the wipers are operating.
8. Verify that the wipers do not stop in the park position.
9. Short between the motor terminals A and E, and connect battery positive voltage to the motor terminal C.
10. Verify that the wipers operate at low speed again, then stop in the park position. If there is any malfunction, replace the windshield wiper motor. (See «WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-581618-S05610234842013101400000).) (See «WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY»(ref-581618-S15361100922013101400000).)

Scheme 10

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the front bumper. (See «FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-581621-S34011796882013101400000).)
3. Remove in the order indicated in the table. (Scheme 10): Identifying Washer Tank Components With Torque Specification
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 11

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the front mudguard (RH). (See «FRONT MUDGUARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-581657-S04390956372013101400000).)
3. Remove in the order indicated in the table. (Scheme 11): Identifying Windshield Washer Motor Components
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 12

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the front mudguard (RH). (See «FRONT MUDGUARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-581657-S04390956372013101400000).)
3. Disconnect the windshield washer motor connector.
4. After connecting washer motor terminal A to the positive battery terminal, and terminal B to the negative battery terminal, verify that washer fluid flows to the windshield washer hose. (Scheme 12): Identifying Washer Motor Connector Terminals If there is any malfunction, replace the windshield washer motor. (See «WINDSHIELD WASHER MOTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-581618-S19813360062013101400000).)

Scheme 13

1. Remove the windshield wiper arm and blade. (See «WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-581618-S04530744522013101400000).)
2. Remove the cowl grille. (See «COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-581657-S30702990112013101400000).)
3. Remove the windshield washer hose from the windshield washer nozzle.
4. Squeeze the tabs of the windshield washer nozzle.
5. Pull the windshield washer nozzle out to remove it. (Scheme 13): Pulling Windshield Washer Nozzle
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 14

Scheme 15

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the front mudguard (RH). (See «FRONT MUDGUARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-581657-S04390956372013101400000).)
3. Disconnect the windshield washer hose A from the windshield washer motor. (Scheme 14): Windshield Washer Hose A And Clips
4. Remove the windshield washer hose A from the clip A, B.
5. Disconnect the windshield washer hose from the joint pipe A.
6. Remove the windshield washer hose A.
7. Remove the joint pipe A.
8. Remove the windshield wiper arm and blade. (See «WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-581618-S04530744522013101400000).)
9. Remove the cowl grille. (See «COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-581657-S30702990112013101400000).)
10. Disconnect the windshield washer hose B from the check valve.
11. Remove the windshield washer hose B.
12. Remove the check valve.
13. Disconnect windshield washer hose C from the joint pipe B.
14. Remove the windshield washer hose C.
15. Remove the joint pipe B.
16. Disconnect the windshield washer hose E from the windshield washer nozzle (RH).
17. Remove the windshield washer hose D.
18. Remove the windshield washer hose D from the hook.
19. Disconnect the windshield washer hose E from the joint pipe C.
20. Remove the windshield washer hose E.
21. Remove the joint pipe C.
22. Remove the windshield washer hose F from the hook.
23. Disconnect the windshield washer hose F from the windshield washer nozzle (LH).
24. Remove the windshield washer hose F. (Scheme 15): Identifying Windshield Washer Hose Related Parts
25. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 16

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the front bumper. (See «FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-581621-S34011796882013101400000).)
3. Remove the washer tank. (See «WASHER TANK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-581618-S16911908062013101400000).)
4. Remove in the order indicated in the table. (Scheme 16): Washer Fluid-Level Sensor And Grommet
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 17

Scheme 18

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the front bumper. (See «FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-581621-S34011796882013101400000).)
3. Verify that continuity between the washer fluid-level sensor terminals is as indicated in the table. (Scheme 17): Identifying Washer Fluid-Level Sensor Connector Terminals If not as specified, replace the washer fluid-level sensor. (See «WASHER FLUID-LEVEL SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-581618-S28672993232013101400000).) (Scheme 18): Washer Fluid-Level Sensor Connector Terminals Continuity Chart

Scheme 19

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the column cover. (See «COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-581614-S36009183262013101400000).)
3. Remove in the order indicated in the table. (Scheme 19): Wiper And Washer Switch, Connector With Screw
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.