Ford Explorer: Wipers and Washers / Removal and Installation - Rear Window Wiper Pivot Arm
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Removal
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Open the wiper pivot arm nut cover.
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Remove the wiper pivot arm nut.
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Remove the wiper pivot arm.
Use the General Equipment: Two Leg Puller
Installation
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Verify the windshield wiper motor is in the PARK position.
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Turn the ignition ON.
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Operate the switch ON then OFF to cycle the rear windshield wiper motor.
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Turn the ignition OFF.
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Install the wiper pivot arm.
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Align the wiper blade on the 2nd defroster grid line.
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Install the wiper pivot arm nut.
Torque:
106 lb.in (12 Nm)
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Close the wiper pivot arm nut cover.
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the rear window wiper pivot arm.
Refer to: Rear Window Wiper Pivot Arm (501-16 Wipers and Washers,..
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Fluid Suction Gun
Fluid Container
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® Premium Windshield Wash Concentrate with BitterantZC-32-B2
WSS-M..
Other information:
Deactivation
NOTE:
After vehicle build, some vehicle modules are set in Transport mode including the IPC and the BCM. Transport mode reduces battery drain during longer periods where the vehicle is not used. While in transport mode, the IPC
displays TRANSPORT MODE CONTACT DEALER in the message center...
Initialization
WARNING:
Before beginning any service procedure in this
section, refer to Safety Warnings in section 100-00 General Information.
Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal
injury.
Refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation)...
Categories
WARNING: Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child restraint. Never
place a rear-facing child restraint in front of an active airbag. If you must use
a forward-facing child restraint in the front seat, move the seat upon which the
child restraint is installed all the way back.

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