Motor, Wiper: Removal: Rear
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Dodge Journey and 2015 Dodge Journey. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fig 1: Rear Wiper Motor, Liftgate Inner Panel, Rear Wiper Arm, Grommet, Output Shaft Bezel, Screws & Wire Harness Connector
- Disconnect and isolate the negative cable from the battery.
- Remove the rear wiper arm (3) from the rear wiper motor output shaft. Refer to ARM, WIPER, REMOVAL .NOTE:
The output shaft bezel and grommet (4) does not have to be removed to remove the rear wiper motor from the liftgate.
- Remove the trim panel from the liftgate inner panel (2). Refer to PANEL, TRIM, LIFTGATE, REMOVAL .
- Disconnect the wire harness connector (7) from the rear wiper motor (1).
- Remove the three screws (6) that secure the motor mounting bracket to the liftgate inner panel.
- Remove the motor from the liftgate.
- Remove the bezel and rubber grommet on the outer liftgate panel from the output shaft clearance hole. Be certain to take proper precautions to protect the outer liftgate panel and its paint finish from damage during this procedure.