Lincoln Navigator: Wipers and Washers / Rear Window Wiper Motor. Removal and Installation

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1. Open the liftgate window glass.
   

1. 
   Remove the wiper pivot shaft trim cover.
   
   1. Remove the wiper pivot shaft trim cover bolts.
      Torque: 28 lb.in (3.2 Nm)
   2. Remove the wiper pivot shaft trim cover.
      

1. Remove the pin-type retainers and the upper wiper motor trim cover.
   

1. Close the liftgate window glass.
   

1. Remove the rear window wiper pivot arm.
   Refer to: Rear Window Wiper Pivot Arm (501-16 Wipers and Washers, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Remove the pivot shaft nut cover.
   Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

1. Remove the pivot shaft nut.
   Torque: 159 lb.in (18 Nm)

1. Remove the liftgate trim panel.
   Refer to: Liftgate Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Disconnect the wiper motor and liftgate window latch electrical connectors, detach the wiring retainer and position the wiring aside.
   

1. 1. Remove the lower wiper motor trim cover screws.
      
   2. Remove the wiper arm and pivot shaft nuts.
      Torque: 53 lb.in (6 Nm)
   3. Remove the wiper motor and bracket assembly bolts and the wiper motor and bracket assembly.
      Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.