Ford Escape: Wipers and Washers / Removal and Installation - Wiper Linkage Assembly
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Remove the cowl panel grille.
Refer to: Cowl Panel Grille (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the wiper linkage assembly retainers.
Torque:
80 lb.in (9 Nm)
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NOTICE:
Make sure that the rubber grommet is installed
on the wiper linkage assembly prior to installation. Failure to follow
this could cause the wiper system to work improperly.
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Disconnect the windshield wiper motor electrical connector and remove the wiper linkage assembly.
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NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
Detach the windshield wiper link from the windshield wiper motor crank and position aside.
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NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
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.
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NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
NOTE:
Note the position of the component before removal.
Remove the wiper motor retainers and the wiper motor.
Torque:
115 lb.in (13 Nm)
Installation
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Two Leg Puller
Removal
NOTE:
LH (left-hand) side shown, RH (right-hand) side similar.
Remove the windshield wiper pivot arm nut cover...
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the brake disc.
Refer to: Brake Disc (206-03 Front Disc Brake, Removal and Installation).
Remove the bolts and brake disc.
Torque:
80 lb.in (9 Nm)
Installation
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Electric Drill
Removal
NOTE:
Driver seat shown, passenger seat similar.
NOTE:
Positioning the seat fully upward provides access to
service the seat track motor with the seat in the vehicle.
Move the front seat to the full upward position.
Depower the SRS .
Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SR..