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.
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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
Remove the front subframe.
Refer to: Front Subframe (502-00 Uni-Body, Subframe and Mounting System, Removal and Installation).
Remove and discard the steering gear retainers.
Position the steering gear to the RH side then remove it from the front subframe...
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...