Windshield Wiper Motor - (LHD): Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Jaguar XKR, 2011 Jaguar XK, 2010 Jaguar XKR, and 2010 Jaguar XK. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the cover and disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to Specifications information.
- Remove the cowl vent screen. Refer to Cowl Vent Screen information.
- Remove the engine cover. Refer to ENGINE COVER information.
- Remove the engine compartment braces.
- Release the grommet.
- Remove the 4 Torx bolts.
- Repeat the above procedure for the other side.
- Detach the wiring harness.
- Release the 3 clips.
- Using a suitable tool, remove the hood release cable clip.
- Remove the secondary bulkhead center panel.
- Remove the nut.
- Release the 4 clips.
- Release the brake booster vacuum hose.
- Release the grommet.
- Release the secondary bulkhead RH panel.
- Remove the air conditioning (A/C) pipe bracket bolt.
- Remove the coolant expansion tank mounting bracket bolt.
- Remove the remaining 2 bolts.
- Disconnect the windshield wiper motor electrical connector.
- Detach the wiring harness clip.
- Remove the windshield wiper motor and linkage mechanism.
- Remove the 3 bolts.
- Disconnect the connecting rod.
- Remove the windshield wiper motor.
- Rotate the windshield wiper motor crank arm 90 degrees clockwise.
- Remove the 3 bolts.
WARNING:
Do not work on or near the engine if the engine is hot. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
CAUTION:
Care must be taken whilst removing the engine compartment bolts. Failure to follow this instruction may result in damage to the A/C pipes.
NOTE:
Right-hand shown, left-hand similar.
NOTE:
Note the original position of the windshield wiper motor crank arm.