Ford Escape: Wipers and Washers / Removal and Installation - Rain Sensor
Materials
| Name |
Specification |
Motorcraft® Ultra-Clear Spray Glass Cleaner ZC-23 |
ESR-M14P5-A
|
Removal
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Remove the interior rear view mirror.
Refer to: Interior Rear View Mirror (501-09 Rear View Mirrors, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the rain sensor.
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Disconnect the electrical connector and position aside
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On both sides.
Release the retainers.
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Remove the rain sensor.
Installation
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Clean the windshield glass area of foreign materials.
Material: Motorcraft® Ultra-Clear Spray Glass Cleaner
/ ZC-23
(ESR-M14P5-A)
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NOTE:
If the rain sensor gel pack is damaged, install a new rain sensor.
Inspect the rain sensor gel pack for damage.
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Install the rain sensor and connect the electrical connector.
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Install the interior rear view mirror.
Refer to: Interior Rear View Mirror (501-09 Rear View Mirrors, Removal and Installation).
Repair
NOTE:
This procedure may be carried out on rubber hoses only. If a
plastic washer hose is damaged, a new washer hose must be installed.
Locate and verify the damaged washer hose...
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)...
Other information:
General Equipment
Dial indicator
Dial indicator fixture
NOTE:
Refer to the appropriate Section 303-01 for the specification.
Position the crankshaft to the rear of the cylinder block.
Zero the Dial Indicator Gauge with Holding Fixture...
Adjustment
Cycle and park the rear window wiper.
Verify the rear wiper blade is positioned at the first defroster line located on the rear window glass.
If necessary, remove the rear wiper pivot arm and
reposition it to line up with the first defroster line located on the
rear window glass...