Preliminary Procedures

1. Remove the liftgate interior trim panel. Refer to Liftgate Trim Panel Replacement.
2. Remove the rear wiper arm assembly. Refer to Rear Window Wiper Blade Replacement.
3. Remove the rear wiper motor pivot shaft nut and spacer.

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Rear Window Wiper Motor Assembly Bolt (Qty: 2)

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Tip
Tighten the rear wiper motor pivot shaft nut after the motor and pivot shaft spacer have been installed.

Tighten
9 N·m (80 lb in)

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Rear Window Wiper Motor Assembly

Procedure

1. Pull the wiper motor forward towards the front of the vehicle.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector.
3. Remove the rear wiper motor from the inner liftgate panel.
4. Check the rear wiper shaft spacer upon installation of the new wiper motor to ensure proper position of the spacer to the rear liftgate panel.