Removal Procedure
- Remove the wiper arm from
the shaft. Refer to
Rear Window Wiper Arm Replacement
.
- Remove the nut and the spacer from the shaft.
- Remove the interior panel
from the vehicle endgate. Refer to
Endgate Trim Panel Replacement
.
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the controller.
- Remove two screws and the wiper motor from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners
must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring
replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant
are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or
corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified.
These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage
the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when
installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
- Install the wiper motor
onto the vehicle with two screws while keeping the shaft centered in the tailgate
hole.
Tighten
Tighten two screws to 6.5 N·m (57 lb in).
- Connect the electrical connector to the controller.
- Install the interior panel to the vehicle endgate. Refer to the
Endgate Trim Panel Replacement
.
- Install the spacer and
the nut onto the vehicle.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 8 N·m (70 lb in).
- Install the wiper arm to the vehicle. Refer to
Rear Window Wiper Arm Replacement
.