Mercury F87Z-17508-AB Motor And Linkage Assembly

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To begin, turn the windshield wiper switch On and the ignition switch on, keeping your hand on the key; when the wiper arms move to the straight up position, turn the ignition switch Off. Next, disconnect the negative cable from the battery. For 2010 and earlier models, remove the right side wiper arm and blade assembly, then take off the pivot nut from the right side linkage post, allowing the linkage to drop down into the cowl. Remove the wiper linkage access cover, reach through the access opening to unsnap the wiper motor clip, push the clip away from the linkage until it clears the crank pin nib, and then push the clip off the linkage. Remove the wiper linkage from the motor crankpin, disconnect the electrical connector from the motor, and remove the screws securing the motor to take it out. Ensure the wiper blades are in the parked position before attaching the linkage to the motor, with installation being the reverse of removal. For 2011 models, disconnect the electrical connector from the wiper motor, remove the wiper arms, and then take out the mounting bolts and stud to remove the wiper motor. Installation is the reverse of removal, ensuring to install the left wiper arm first, then the right arm, making sure the wiper motor clip is fully seated on the pivot shaft to prevent damage, and tighten the wiper motor fasteners to 80 in-lbs.

Rotate the front windshield wiper switch on and the switch on the ignition and have your hand on the key until the wiper blades are towards the straight up position, switch off the ignition. Remove the nuts from the cell bottom as well as the right side wiper arm and blade assembly. On the models from 1991 to 1996, unbolt the pivot nut on the right side of the linkage post and let the linkage falls down into the cowl. For all cars of the 1997 and later, Release both cowl vent as panels before continuing. For the models between 1991 and 1996, you should start by withdrawing the wiper linkage access cover, from the inside of the car you will unsnap the wiper motor clip and slide it away from the crank pin nib on the linkage and pop it off. Pull out the wiper linkage from the motor crank pin and in case of models 1997 and later, dismantle the linkage arms by pulling the clips at the ends of the arms, likewise, remove the cowl vent panels and remove the linkages from the motor. Unplug the wire harness connection to the motor, and unbolt the motor, kindly note that some of the bolts are stud/bolts; you have to remove the nut besides the ground strap or harness. Of course the opposite of removal, ensure the wiper blades are in the park position before installing the linkage to the motor. For the rear wiper motor you need to remove the negative cable from the battery, then remove the wiper blade from the window as it has to be lifted off the motor spindle. Disconnect the lift gate trim panel, UNSCREW the motor bracket screws, an extract the motor as well as bracket from the grommet. Remove the electrical connector of the vehicle, the wiring locator pins and also the motor. Installation also takes place in the reverse sequence to removal.

Installation is the reverse of removal.

Turn the windshield wiper switch On.