Wiper Motor: Service and Repair

Rear Window Wiper Motor

Removal
1 Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Specifications
2 Remove the rear window wiper arm. For additional information, refer to Rear Wiper Pivot Arm Rear Wiper Pivot Arm




3 Remove the liftgate glass wiper motor trim panel.
- Carefully release the 4 clips.




4 Remove the trim panel retaining plate.
- Remove the 3 nuts.




5 Remove the rear window wiper motor.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Remove the 3 nuts.




6
NOTE:
Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.
Remove the rear wiper drive spindle seal.




7 Remove the 3 rubber insulators.
- Remove the metal inserts.

Installation
1 Install the rubber insulators.
2 Install the rear wiper drive spindle seal.
- Clean the component mating faces.
3 Install the rear window wiper motor.
- Tighten the nuts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
- Connect and secure the electrical connector.
4 Install the trim panel retaining plate.
- Tighten the nuts to 6 Nm (4 lb.ft).
5 Install the liftgate glass wiper motor trim panel.
- Carefully secure the clips.
6 Install the rear wiper arm. For additional information, refer to Rear Wiper Pivot Arm Rear Wiper Pivot Arm
7 Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Specifications