Rear Wiper Motor - Wagon Only: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Dodge Magnum, 2006 Dodge Charger, and 2006 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Wiper Motor Shaft To Liftgate Seal

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Inspect the shaft-to-liftgate seal (1) in liftgate.

Fig 2: Shaft Seal
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If seal is damaged, brittle, or deformed in any way replace. Position shaft seal (1) with the arrow in the UP position.

Fig 3: Wiper Motor
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Position wiper motor (3) in liftgate.

Fig 4: Mounting Fasteners
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Install the mounting nuts (1). Torque nuts to 8 N.m (70 in. lbs).

Fig 5: Wiper Motor
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Connect the electrical harness connector (5).

Fig 6: Removing/Installing Liftgate Trim Panel
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Install lower liftgate trim panel (Refer to BODY/DECKLID/HATCH/LIFTGATE/TAILGATE/TRIM PANEL - INSTALLATION) .

Fig 7: Removing/Installing Rear Wiper Arm
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Install the rear wiper arm (Refer to ELECTRICAL/WIPERS/WASHERS/WIPER ARMS - INSTALLATION) . Torque nut to 18 N.m (13 ft. lbs.).
Connect the battery negative cable.