Rear Wiper Motor Replacement

REMOVAL
1. Open hood.

Fig. 12 Battery Negative Cable - Remove/Install:

2. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
3. Remove the rear wiper arm nut cap.
4. Remove wiper arm retaining nut.

Wiper Arm Puller:

5. Use a battery terminal puller to remove the wiper arm from the wiper pivot.
6. Remove liftgate trim panel.
7. Disconnect harness connector.

Fig.9 Rear Windshield Wiper Motor Remove/Install:

8. Remove three bolts to the rear wiper motor and remove from vehicle.

CAUTION: Use extreme care when taking out motor. Damage to the grommet and or window can occur.

INSTALLATION
Before installation activate wiper system to ensure the wiper module is in the PARK position. Position wiper arm so that the tip of the blade is on the park line on the glass.

NOTE: When servicing the rear wiper motor; replace all three rubber well-nuts.

1. Install three bolts to the rear wiper motor. Torque bolts to 1.2 Nm (10 in. lbs.).
2. Connect harness connector.
3. Install liftgate trim panel.

Fig.5 Rear Windshield Wiper Arm Remove/Install:

4. Install the arm on the pivot while the arm is in an over/centered position.
5. Install wiper arm retaining nut and torque to 18 - 20 Nm (160 - 175 in. lbs.).
6. Install the rear wiper arm nut cap.
7. Connect the battery negative cable.
8. Close hood.
9. Verify vehicle and system operation.