Ford Explorer: Wipers and Washers / Removal and Installation - Wiper Linkage Assembly

Ford Explorer 2020-2025 Service Manual / Body and Paint / Body and Paint / Wipers and Washers / Removal and Installation - Wiper Linkage Assembly

Removal

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

NOTE: The hood is removed in this procedure for clarity.

Remove the cowl panel grille.
Refer to: Cowl Panel Grille (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).

Disconnect the windshield wiper motor electrical connector.

Remove the wiper linkage assembly retainers and the wiper linkage assembly.
Torque: 62 lb.in (7 Nm)

Installation

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Removal and Installation - Windshield Wiper Pivot Arm

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Two Leg Puller Removal NOTE: RH shown, LH similar. Remove windshield wiper pivot arm nut cover...

Roof Opening Panel

Other information:

Ford Explorer 2020-2025 Owners Manual: About Reverse Braking Assist

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Ford Explorer 2020-2025 Owners Manual: Windshield Wipers

Push the lever up or down to operate the windshield wipers. A - Single wipe. B - Intermittent wipe. C - Normal wipe. D - High-speed wipe. Note: Fully defrost the windshield before you switch the windshield wipers on. Note: Make sure that you switch the windshield wipers off before entering a car wash...