Ford Explorer: Wipers and Washers / Removal and Installation - Windshield Wiper Motor
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Remove the wiper linkage assembly.
Refer to: Wiper Linkage Assembly (501-16 Wipers and Washers, Removal and Installation).
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NOTICE:
Be careful not to damage the link seals during
removal. Failure to follow this instruction may result in poor
windshield wiper performance.
Position the windshield wiper links.
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Detach the RH windshield wiper link from the windshield wiper motor crank.
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Position the link aside.
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Detach the LH windshield wiper link from the windshield wiper motor crank.
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Position the link aside.
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NOTE:
Note the position of the component before moving.
Rotate the windshield wiper motor crank to gain access to all of the windshield wiper motor mounting screws.
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Remove the wiper motor screws and the wiper motor.
Installation
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Position the windshield wiper motor and install the windshield wiper motor mounting screws.
Torque:
102 lb.in (11.5 Nm)
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Rotate the windshield wiper motor crank to the park position.
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Clean and inspect the components before assembly.
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Remove all old grease and inspect for damage.
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Apply supplied grease to the ball cap and the grease cover.
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Attach the windshield wiper links.
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Position the LH link.
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Attach the LH windshield wiper link to the windshield wiper motor crank.
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Position the RH link.
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Attach the RH windshield wiper link to the windshield wiper motor crank.
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Install the wiper linkage assembly.
Refer to: Wiper Linkage Assembly (501-16 Wipers and Washers, Removal and Installation).
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Fluid Suction Gun
Fluid Container
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® Premium Windshield Wash Concentrate with BitterantZC-32-B2
WSS-M..
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Two Leg Puller
Removal
NOTE:
RH shown, LH similar.
Remove windshield wiper pivot arm nut cover...
Other information:
Removal
NOTICE:
Under no circumstances should the accessory drive belt,
tensioner or pulleys be lubricated as potential damage to the belt
material and tensioner damping mechanism will occur. Do not apply any
fluids or belt dressing to the accessory drive belt or pulleys...
DISASSEMBLY
Remove the rear bumper cover.
Refer to: Rear Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation).
If equipped.
Position the connector shield aside.
Disconnect the hands-free liftgate module electrical connector...
Categories
Push the lever up or down to operate
the windshield wipers.

A - Single wipe.
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