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Rear






REAR





1. Install a new rubber grommet (1) into the rear wiper motor output shaft clearance hole located in the liftgate glass. Always use a new rubber grommet in the glass.
2. Check to be certain that the three U-nuts (2) are properly installed and in good condition in the liftgate inner panel (3).






CAUTION: A new replacement rear wiper motor is shipped with a rubber lubricant applied to the motor output shaft where it contacts the rubber grommet in the liftgate glass. If a rear wiper motor is removed then reinstalled, an appropriate rubber lubricant (Mopar(R) Nye Synthetic Lubricant - also known as Fluorocarbon Gel 880 Synthetic Lubricant) must be applied to the motor output shaft in the area just below the taper where the shaft will contact the grommet before the motor is reinstalled. Failure to comply with this caution can result in premature grommet failure, excessive motor loads and water leaks.

3. Insert the rear wiper motor (4) output shaft through the rubber grommet (1) in the liftgate glass.
4. Position the rear wiper motor and mounting bracket to the U-nuts (5) in the liftgate inner panel as a unit
5. Install and tighten the three screws (3) that secure the motor mounting bracket to the liftgate. Tighten the screws to 7 Nm (62 in. lbs.).
6. Reconnect the liftgate wire harness connector (2) to the wiper motor connector receptacle.
7. Reinstall the trim onto the liftgate inner panel. Liftgate Trim Panel - Installation.
8. Reinstall the rear wiper arm onto the output shaft. Wiper Arm - Installation.
9. Reconnect the battery negative cable.