Removal And Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Mariner and 2008 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: A new wiper motor assembly comes with the linkage arm installed.

Remove the windshield wiper mounting arm and pivot shaft. For additional information, refer to Wiper Mounting Arm and Pivot Shaft .

CAUTION: Do not remove the wiper motor linkage arm from the wiper motor assembly. If the arm is removed, the wiper arms may not park in the correct location.

Separate the wiper motor linkage arm from the wiper mounting arm and pivot shaft assembly.
- Use a suitable tool at the location shown to separate the wiper linkage arm from the wiper mounting arm and pivot shaft assembly.

Fig 1: Identifying Wiper Motor Linkage Arm

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Remove the 3 bolts and the wiper motor.
- To install, tighten to 13 N.m (10 lb-ft).
To install, reverse the removal procedure.