Wiper System & Washer System: Removal & Installation Ford Escape I

Removal and Installation

1. Refer to «Windshield Wiper Motor»(ref-178236-S24468363022005061300000) .

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1. Remove the cowl top vent panels.
2. Remove the wiper mounting arm and pivot shaft. Disconnect the electrical connector. Remove the bolts. Remove the wiper mounting arm and pivot shaft.
3. Remove the windshield wiper motor. Remove the bolt and windshield wiper motor linkage. Remove the windshield wiper motor mounting bolts. Remove the windshield wiper motor.
4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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1. Remove the pivot arm. Lift pivot arm to the upright position. Slide the locking tab out. Pull up and remove the pivot arm.
2. Remove the rear wiper motor shaft nut cover.
3. Remove the rear wiper motor shaft nut.
4. Open the liftgate.
5. Remove the rear wiper motor plastic cover.
6. Remove rear wiper motor. Disconnect the electrical connector. Remove the nut. Remove the bolt. Remove the rear wiper motor.
7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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1. Remove the RH front wheel and tire assembly.
2. Remove the RH front splash shield.
3. Remove the windshield washer pump. Disconnect the electrical connector. Disconnect the hose. Remove the windshield washer pump.
4. To install, reverse the removal procedure. WARNING: Windshield washer solution contains methanol, which is poisonous. Observe all cautions and warnings indicated on the label of the washer solution container. Fill the windshield washer reservoir with Ultra-Clear Windshield Washer Concentrate C9AZ-19550-AC or BC or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESR-M17P5-A.

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1. Remove the RH front wheel and tire assembly.
2. Remove the RH front splash shield.
3. Remove the windshield washer pump. Disconnect the electrical connector. Disconnect the hose. Remove the windshield washer pump.
4. To install, reverse the removal procedure. WARNING: Windshield washer solution contains methanol, which is poisonous. Observe all cautions and warnings indicated on the label of the washer solution container. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury. Fill the windshield washer reservoir with Ultra-Clear Windshield Washer Concentrate C9AZ-19550-AC or BC or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESR-M17P5-A.

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1. Remove the right front wheel and tire assembly.
2. Remove the right front splash shield.
3. Position the windshield washer reservoir aside. Remove the bolts. Position the windshield washer reservoir aside.
4. Remove the windshield washer reservoir. Disconnect the electrical connectors. Disconnect the hoses. Remove the windshield washer reservoir.
5. To install, reverse the removal procedure. WARNING: Windshield washer solution contains methanol, which is poisonous. Observe all cautions and warnings indicated on the label of the washer solution container. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury. Fill the windshield washer reservoir with Ultra-Clear Windshield Washer Concentrate C9AZ-19550-AC or BC or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESR-M17P5-A.

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1. Remove the steering column shroud.
2. Remove the screws.
3. Remove the windshield wiper/washer switch. Disconnect the electrical connector. Remove the windshield wiper/washer switch.