Motor-Rear Window Wiper

REMOVAL




1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the rear wiper arm (1) from the rear wiper motor output shaft (3).
3. Remove the bezel and rubber grommet (2) on the outer liftgate panel from the output shaft bezel.Be certain to take proper precautions to protect the outer liftgate panel and its paint finish from damage during this procedure.




4. Remove the trim panel from the liftgate inner panel (2).
5. Disconnect the wire harness connector from the rear wiper motor (3).
6. Remove the three screws (4) that secure the motor mounting bracket to the liftgate inner panel.
7. Remove the motor from the liftgate.

INSTALLATION




1. Check to be certain that the three rivet nuts (1) used to secure the rear wiper motor and bracket unit (3) are properly installed in the liftgate inner panel (2), and that they are in good condition.
2. Position the motor into the liftgate as a unit.
3. Install and tighten three screws (4) that secure the mounting bracket to the liftgate. Tighten the screws to 8 N.m (72 in. lbs.).
4. Reconnect the wire harness connector to the motor connector receptacle.
5. Reinstall the trim panel onto the liftgate inner panel.




6. From the outside of the liftgate, install the rubber bezel and grommet (2) over the motor output shaft (3) and engage it in the mounting hole of the lift-gate outer panel.
7. Reinstall the rear wiper arm onto the output shaft.
8. Reconnect the battery negative cable.