Ford Escape: Wipers and Washers / Removal and Installation - Windshield Wiper Pivot Arm
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Removal
NOTE:
LH (left-hand) side shown, RH (right-hand) side similar.
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Remove the windshield wiper pivot arm nut cover.
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Remove the windshield wiper pivot arm nut.
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Remove the windshield 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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Pull the switch down to cycle the windshield wiper motor.
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Turn the ignition OFF.
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Align the wiper blade with the marks on the windshield.
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Install the wiper pivot arm nut.
Torque:
18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
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Install the windshield wiper pivot arm nut cover.
Removal
Remove the wiper linkage assembly.
Refer to: Wiper Linkage Assembly (501-16 Wipers and Washers, Removal and Installation).
Detach the windshield wiper link from the windshield wiper motor crank and position aside...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the cowl panel grille.
Refer to: Cowl Panel Grille (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation)...
Other information:
Removal
WARNING:
Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of
any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly
flammable mixtures may be present and may be ignited. Failure to follow
these instructions may result in serious personal injury...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Pick Hook
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
LH (left hand) shown, RH (right hand) similar.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTICE:
The door latch must be in the locked position prior
to disassembly or the door lock feature may not function correctly after
installation...