Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Lincoln LS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: The windshield wiper system has an auto park feature. It is necessary to disconnect the battery.

Disconnect the battery ground cable.
Remove the cowl top vent panels.
Remove the bolts and the strut tower support brace.

Fig 1: Removing Strut Tower Support Brace
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NOTE: When positioning the degas bottle aside it will be necessary to reroute the degas bottle lower hose in front of the brake booster.

Fig 2: Removing Degas Bottle Bolts

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Remove the bolts and position the degas bottle aside.
Remove the windshield wiper mounting arm and pivot shaft bolts.

Fig 3: Removing Windshield Wiper Mounting Arm & Pivot Shaft Bolts
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Disconnect the drain boot from the windshield wiper mounting arm and pivot shaft assembly.
Position the windshield wiper mounting arm and pivot shaft assembly aside, and loosen the upper windshield wiper motor bolt.

Fig 4: Loosening Upper Windshield Wiper Motor Bolt
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Remove the windshield wiper mounting arm and pivot shaft assembly.
1. Rotate wiper output arm to the six o'clock position.
2. Remove the lower wiper motor bolts.
3. Remove the windshield wiper mounting arm and pivot shaft assembly.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
Fig 5: Removing Windshield Wiper Mounting Arm & Pivot Shaft Assembly
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.