Wiper Motor - Rear Window

Wiper Motor - Rear Window





Removal

1. Remove the rear wiper pivot arm. For additional information, refer to Wiper Pivot Arm - Rear Wiper Pivot Arm - Rear.

2. Remove the dust boot cover.





3. Remove the nut and the rear window glass handle.





4. Open the liftgate glass.

5. Remove the nuts and the rear window striker and wiper pivot shaft assembly.





6. Remove the liftgate trim panel.

7. Close the liftgate.

8. If installing a new rear wiper motor, remove the liftgate window glass latch.

1. Disconnect the electrical connector.

2. Remove the bolts.





9. Remove the rear window wiper motor.

1. Disconnect the electrical connector.

2. Remove the bolts.





Installation

1. If installing a new rear wiper motor, install the liftgate window glass latch.

1. Tighten bolts to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).





2. NOTE: An audible click should be heard as the striker engages the latch.

Push the rear window wiper striker and pivot shaft assembly into the wiper motor. The pivot shaft pin should be aligned with the hole in the motor disc.





3. Install the rear window wiper motor alignment tool. If installing a new rear wiper motor, one is provided with the motor assembly.

1. Make sure the alignment tool fits over the motor disc and striker assembly.

2. Make sure the alignment tool clips are securely engaged.





4. Install the rear wiper motor.

1. Tighten the bolts to 11 Nm (97 lb-in).

2. Connect the electrical connectors.





5. Carefully close the liftgate glass.

6. Open the liftgate. Install the rear window wiper striker and wiper pivot arm mounting assembly nuts.
- Tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).





7. Close the liftgate.

8. Install the rear window glass handle and nut..
- Tighten to 18 Nm (159 lb-in).





9. Install the dust boot cover.





10. Install the rear wiper pivot arm. For additional information, refer to Wiper Pivot Arm - Rear Wiper Pivot Arm - Rear.

11. Open the liftgate.

12. Remove the rear window wiper motor aligning tool.





13. Open the liftgate glass.

14. Install the liftgate trim panel.

15. Test the liftgate and liftgate glass for normal operation.