Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Mariner and 2006 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Make sure the rear window wiper motor is in the park position. Turn the rear window wiper motor ON and allow it to operate for at least 1 cycle.
Turn the rear window wiper motor switch to OFF and mark the position of the end of the wiper blade on the back glass for reinstallation.
Remove the rear pivot arm.
1. Lift the pivot arm to the upright position.
2. Slide the locking tab out.
3. Pull up and remove the pivot arm.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Rear Pivot Arm
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the rear wiper motor shaft nut cover.
Remove the rear wiper motor shaft nut.
- To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
Remove the rear wiper motor cover.
Remove the rear wiper motor bracket nut.
- To install, tighten to 4 Nm (35 lb-in).
Remove the bolt and the rear wiper motor.
- To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Adjust the rear wiper pivot arm. For additional information, refer to WIPER BLADE AND PIVOT ARM ADJUSTMENT - REAR in this article.