The invention relates to a connection unit (20) for a wiper motor (100) for windshield wiper systems with a plug connector element (22) for receiving electric connection lines (24) which are configured for the at least indirect contacting of a commutator (6) of an electric motor (1), with a carrier element (26) on which connection elements (40) for contacting the commutator (6) and/or at least one component of an electric circuit are arranged, and with a carbon brush holder plate (30), wherein the carrier element (26) is formed as a pre-mountable construction unit (32) with the carbon brush holder plate (30) formed as separate component.