Classification:

Reference:

EL15-026a

Date:

NTB15-093a

November 4, 2015

2014-2015 TAXI AND 2013-2015 NV200;
WIPER LINKAGE REPLACEMENT
This bulletin has been amended to add models to the Applied Vehicles.
Please discard the previous version.

APPLIED VEHICLES: 2014-2015 Taxi
2013-2015 NV200 (M20)

SERVICE INFORMATION
If the LINK-WIPER, NO 1 (drive link) on the wiper assembly needs to be replaced for any
reason, a new part is available.
If replacing the drive link, use the SERVICE PROCEDURE starting on page 2 to install the
new part listed in PARTS INFORMATION.

LINK-WIPER, NO 1 (drive link)

Figure A

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properly trained individuals who have the equipment, tools, safety instruction, and know-how to do a job
properly and safely. NOTE: If you believe that a described condition may apply to a particular vehicle, DO
NOT assume that it does. See your Nissan dealer to determine if this applies to your vehicle.
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SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Remove the wiper drive assembly (Figure 1) from the vehicle and place on a clean work
surface.


Refer to the Electronic Service Manual (ESM), section WW – Wiper & Washer for
removal and installation.

Drive link

Wiper motor

Wiper pivot arm

Figure 1

2. Separate the drive link from the wiper
pivot arm (Figure 1 and Figure 2).

Wiper pivot arm

Drive link

IMPORTANT: In the next steps the wiper
motor shaft must not be moved from its
“parked position”. If moved, the motor
can be reset by:
a. Reinstalling wiper drive assembly (but
without wiper arms) into the vehicle.

Separate
here

b. With the Ignition in the accessory
position, turn the wiper switch ON and
then OFF; this will cause the wiper
motor to return to the park position.

3. Remove the nut and lock washer that
holds the wiper motor arm to the wiper
drive assembly (Figure 3).


Hold the wiper motor arm with a
suitable tool to prevent the wiper
motor shaft from moving.

Figure 2

Nut and lock
washer

NOTE: An expandable wrench can be
used to prevent the arm from moving.
Hold wiper motor
arm steady.

4. Remove the wiper motor arm from the
wiper motor shaft.
Figure 3
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Install New Wiper Drive Link

Drive link

NOTE: The new drive link includes the wiper
motor arm. They are now one part that does
not separate.
Wiper
motor arm

5. Align the wiper motor arm directly under
the drive link.

Figure 4
6. While the wiper motor shaft is still in the
park position and retaining drive link
alignment from step 5:
Align the drive link with the “wiper pivot
arm ball pin”, and then place wiper motor
arm onto the drive motor shaft.

Drive link

NOTE:


Do not attach the drive
link to the wiper pivot arm
ball pin yet.



Do not rotate the motor
shaft.

Wiper motor arm
directly under drive link

7. Hold the wiper motor arm in the
alignment from step 6 and rotate the
drive link out of the way to expose
the drive motor shaft (Figure 6).

Wiper pivot arm ball
pin (drive link
removed)

8. Install the lock washer and the wiper
motor nut onto the drive motor shaft
(Figure 6).

Drive link
Nut
Drive motor
shaft

9. Torque motor shaft nut.


Torque: 22.1 N•m (2.25 kg-m,
16 ft-lb)



Hold the wiper motor arm with a
suitable tool to prevent the drive
motor shaft from moving.

Figure 5

Wiper
motor arm

NOTE: An expandable wrench
(shown in Figure 3) can be used to
prevent the arm from moving.
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Figure 6

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Ball pin
10. Snap the drive link onto the ball pin.


Confirm that the alignment is correct
as shown in Figure 7.
Drive link

NOTE: when aligned properly, the
drive link will be directly over the
wiper motor arm, after the ball pin has
been snapped into place.


Check that the drive link moves freely
on the ball pin.

Wiper motor arm
under drive link
Figure 7

11. Reinstall the wiper drive assembly, in the
reverse order of removal, onto the
vehicle.

12. After reinstalling the wiper drive assembly into the vehicle, operate the wiper motor and
confirm that it has the correct range of motion.

PARTS INFORMATION
DESCRIPTION
LINK-WIPER, NO 1 (drive link)

PART #
28841-3LM1A

QUANTITY
1

CLAIMS INFORMATION
Submit a Primary Failed Part (PP) line claim using the following claims coding:
DESCRIPTION
PFP
OP CODE
SYM
DIA
FRT
Replace LINK-WIPER, NO 1
28841-3LM1A
RX5BAA
(1)
(1)
0.5
(1) Use the Symptom and Diagnostic codes that apply to the repair actually performed.

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