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.
Use the General Equipment: Two Leg Puller
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:
NOTE:
Coolant temperature will vary with ambient temperature and load.
Temperatures shown are for ambient temperature of 38° C (100° F). Red
arrows indicate a temperature over 90° C (194° F), Orange arrows
indicate a temperature of approximately 90° C (194° F), Blue arrows
indicate a temperature below 90° C (194° F)...
Overview
The IPC uses the following methods and functionality to alert the driver of vehicle conditions:
gauges
informational indicators
warning indicators
warning messages
warning chimes
The base IPC uses a single centered 4-inch screen to display driver information with analog gauges...