Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Tailgate

Replacing the tailgate wiper motor







- Remove the wiper mechanism.
- Remove the cover from the tailgate wiper.
- Remove the cover and the nut from the shaft.
- Remove the blind cover plug.
- Disconnect the wiper motor connector.
- Remove the 2 mounting screws.
- Remove the wiper motor assembly.
- Remove the connector from the bracket.
- Remove the wiper motor from the bracket (3 screws).

Installing the tailgate wiper motor

NOTE: Check the rear windshield rubber for damage. Apply petroleum jelly to the inside of the rubber.







- Install the wiper motor on the bracket (3 mounting screws). Connect the connector.
- Install the wiper motor. Tighten the 2 inner mounting screws.
- Install the blind cover plug.
- Install the nut and cover.
- Connect the connector.

NOTE: Switch on the ignition. Check that the wiper motor is in the parked position. Switch the rear windshield wiper on and off. Switch off the ignition.

Installing the wiper mechanism







- Install the wiper arm.
- Install the nut
- Install the wiper arm cover.
- Check the function.
- Install the cover for the tailgate wiper.