Ford Escape: Wipers and Washers / Removal and Installation - Windshield Wiper Motor

Removal

1. Remove the wiper linkage assembly.
   Refer to: Wiper Linkage Assembly (501-16 Wipers and Washers, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Detach the windshield wiper link from the windshield wiper motor crank and position aside.
   

1. NOTE: Note the position of the component before moving.

   Rotate the windshield wiper motor crank to gain access to all of the windshield wiper motor mounting retainers.
   

1. NOTE: Note the position of the component before removal.

   Remove the wiper motor retainers and the wiper motor.
   

Installation

1. Position the wiper motor and install the wiper motor retainers.
   Torque: 115 lb.in (13 Nm)

1. NOTE: Note the position of the component before moving.

   Rotate the windshield wiper motor crank back to its original position.
   

1. Attach the windshield wiper link to the windshield wiper motor crank.
   

1. Install the wiper linkage assembly.
   Refer to: Wiper Linkage Assembly (501-16 Wipers and Washers, Removal and Installation).