Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mercury Sable and 2003 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the rear wiper pivot arm. Refer to WIPER PIVOT ARM-REAR .
Remove the rear window wiper motor outer nut cover.

Fig 1: Removing Rear Window Wiper Motor Outer Nut Cover
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Remove the rear window wiper motor outer nut.

Fig 2: Removing Rear Window Wiper Motor Outer Nut
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Remove the rear window wiper motor outer cover.

Fig 3: Removing Rear Window Wiper Motor Outer Cover
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Remove the rear window wiper motor trim inside trim cover by pulling straight out to disengage the pin-type retainers.

Fig 4: Removing Rear Window Wiper Motor Trim Inside Trim Cover
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Remove the rear window wiper assembly.
1. Disconnect the motor connector.
2. Cut and remove the plastic tie strap.
3. Remove the retaining nut.
4. Remove the rear window wiper motor assembly.
Fig 5: Removing Rear Window Wiper Assembly
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.