Wiper and Washer Systems: Service and Repair
Removing And Installing Rear Window Wiper System
Removing rear window wiper system
INFORMATION:
- The rubber seal of the rear wiper arm remains in the rear centre panel; do not remove.
- The relay can be unclipped and removed with the wiper motor installed.
1. Remove cover over rear-window wiper arm.
2. Undo the hexagon nut and pull off the rear-window wiper arm.
3. Remove the rear panel cover in front of the rear-window wiper motor.
4. Undo the retaining frame with rear-window wiper motor at the rear centre panel -(2 nuts, 1 screw)- and pull out to the front.
5. Disconnect the electrical plug connection.
Installing rear window wiper system
INFORMATION: The spoiler edge on the rear-window wiper blade must face outwards.
Tightening torque: Hexagon nuts M6: 8 Nm (6 ftlb.)
Tightening torque: Hexagon-head bolt M6: 8 Nm (6 ftlb.)
Tightening torque: Wiper arm - nut M8: 17 Nm (12.5 ftlb.)