In this article, we will look at how to remove the wiper elements and replace them

Replacing Mazda 6 Windshield Wiper Elements

We mark with a marker on the windshield the location of the right and left brushes in the initial position of the wiper, so that when reassembling the brushes, they work in the desired area of the glass

Replacing windshield wiper elements Mazda 6

Using a screwdriver, pry off the edge of the decorative trim of the wiper arm nut

Replacing windshield wiper elements Mazda 6

And remove the overlay

Replacing windshield wiper elements Mazda 6

Unscrew the lever mounting nut and remove the wiper trapezoid from the axle

Replacing windshield wiper elements Mazda 6

Remove the second lever in the same way

Disconnect the negative battery terminal

Replacing windshield wiper elements Mazda 6

Remove the air intake grille on the left side

Replacing windshield wiper elements Mazda 6

Remove the protective cover of the wiper trapezoid

Replacing windshield wiper elements Mazda 6

Press the lock of the wire block and disconnect the block from the wiper gearmotor

Replacing windshield wiper elements Mazda 6

We unscrew the two bolts securing the wiper trapezoid to the body

Replacing windshield wiper elements Mazda 6

The arrows show the bolts of the windshield wiper trapezoid to the body

Replacing windshield wiper elements Mazda 6

We take out the wiper trapezoid with a gearmotor

Replacing windshield wiper elements Mazda 6

To remove the gearmotor, unscrew the crank nut

Replacing windshield wiper elements Mazda 6

We unscrew the two bolts securing the gearmotor bracket to the trapezoid support

Replacing windshield wiper elements Mazda 6

And disconnect the gearmotor from supports

Install the gearmotor and trapezoid in reverse order