Tailgate wiper motor removal and refitting

Body electrical system / Tailgate wiper motor removal and refitting

Removal
1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.

2 Remove the wiper arm (see Section 16).

3 Unscrew the large spindle nut, and recover the washer and seal.

4 Open the tailgate.

5 Remove the screws, and withdraw the plastic trim panel from inside the tailgate.

6 Working around the edge of the carpeted trim panel, release the securing clips, ideally using a forked tool to avoid breaking the clips.

Withdraw the carpeted panel.

7 Unscrew the motor bracket securing bolts, then withdraw the motor assembly from the tailgate, and disconnect the wiring plug (see illustration).

18.7 Tailgate wiper motor securing bolts (arrowed)

Refitting
8 Refitting is a reversal of removal.