Cardone 85-4518 Windshield Wiper Motor - Front

Cardone 85-4518 Windshield Wiper Motor

Restore consistent windshield wiping with the Cardone 85-4518 windshield wiper motor. This new direct-bolt replacement is built for front wiper applications on select Nissan, Subaru, and Saab vehicles, including the Nissan 350Z, Subaru Forester, Subaru Impreza, and Saab 9-2X.

Cardone engineers this wiper motor with upgraded internal materials and controlled assembly practices to improve durability, quiet operation, and long-term performance.

Key Features

• Direct bolt mounting for straightforward replacement
• Blade terminal type
• New wiper motor assembly with instruction manual included
• Precisely measured lubricant for quiet operation and extended service life
• Stronger gear material than original equipment to reduce wear, stripping, and breakage
• Load tested for reliable operation
• Magnets engineered to deliver torque for demanding weather and worn linkage conditions
• Washer pump not included

Product Details

The Cardone Windshield Wiper Motor line is built from decades of remanufacturing and reverse-engineering experience, then refined as a new replacement design. For applications such as the 2006-2009 Nissan 350Z front wiper motor, the 2005-2007 Subaru Forester front wiper motor, and the 2004-2007 Subaru Impreza front wiper motor, this part number 85-4518 is designed to deliver dependable wiping performance and stable parking operation. It also cross-references Nissan 28815AC500 for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Inoperative front windshield wipers
• Slow or inconsistent wiper movement
• Wipers stopping mid-sweep
• Parking misalignment at the base of the windshield
• Noise caused by worn internal motor components

Installation Notes

Verify the vehicle uses a front wiper motor without a washer pump before installation. If the wipers stop in the middle of the windshield, inspect the crank arm position and reset the park angle as needed. On vehicles with moisture-sensitive wipers, confirm the rain sensor and control module setup before replacing the motor. If the washer pump is defective, some systems will not operate even when the motor is good, so bench test both components before installation. Fits 2006-2009 Nissan 350Z, front; Fits 2008 Subaru Forester, front before 11/2007; Fits 2005-2007 Subaru Forester, front; Fits 2004-2007 Subaru Impreza, front; Fits 2005-2006 Saab 9-2X, front; Fits 2004-2006 Subaru Baja, front; Fits 2004 Subaru Legacy, front; Fits 2004 Subaru Outback, front.

Quality Assurance

Cardone uses load testing and upgraded gear materials to support dependable operation in harsh weather and high-use conditions. The motor is assembled with the proper lubricant amount to help maintain quiet performance and long service life. E-waste: Yes.