Ford Explorer: Wipers and Washers / Removal and Installation - Wiper Linkage Assembly

Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Service Manual / Body and Paint / Body and Paint / Wipers and Washers / Removal and Installation - Wiper Linkage Assembly

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

NOTE: The hood is removed in this procedure for clarity.

Remove the cowl panel grille.
Refer to: Cowl Panel Grille (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).

Disconnect the windshield wiper motor electrical connector.

Remove the wiper linkage assembly retainers and the wiper linkage assembly.
Torque: 62 lb.in (7 Nm)

Installation

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Removal and Installation - Windshield Wiper Pivot Arm

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Two Leg Puller Removal NOTE: RH shown, LH similar. Remove windshield wiper pivot arm nut cover...

Roof Opening Panel

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Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Owners Manual: Changing the Rear Wiper Blades

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Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Owners Manual: Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)

For vehicles delivered to authorized Canadian dealers. In those cases where you continue to feel that the efforts by Ford of Canada and the authorized dealer to resolve a factory-related vehicle service concern have been unsatisfactory, Ford of Canada participates in an impartial third party mediation/arbitration program administered by the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP)...