Ford Escape: Wipers and Washers / Removal and Installation - Rear Window Wiper Pivot Arm
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Removal
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Open the rear pivot arm nut cover.
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Remove the rear wiper pivot arm nut.
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Remove the rear wiper pivot arm.
Use the General Equipment: Two Leg Puller
Installation
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Verify the rear window 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 window wiper motor.
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Turn the ignition OFF.
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Install the rear wiper pivot arm.
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Align the wiper blade with the mark on the glass.
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Install the rear wiper pivot arm nut.
Torque:
133 lb.in (15 Nm)
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Close the rear 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, Removal and Installation)...
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® Premium Windshield Wash Concentrate with BitterantZC-32-B2
WSS-M14P19-A
Removal
Remove the windshield washer reservoir...
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
Do not pull the engine appearance cover forward or
sideways to remove. Failure to press straight upward on the underside of
the cover at the attachment points may result in damage to the cover or
engine components...
Preliminary Inspection
Visually inspect the CV joints, housing, boots, and clamps for obvious signs of mechanical damage.
If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is
found, correct the cause (if possible) before proceeding to the next
step
If the cause is not visually evident, verify the symptom and REFER to Symptom Chart: NVH...