Fig. 3: Identifying Rear Wiper/Washer Switch Terminals (Festiva)
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
REAR WASHER MOTOR TEST
See FRONT WASHER MOTOR TEST under TESTING.
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
FRONT WIPER MOTOR
Removal
Disconnect negative battery cable. On Capri, gently pry linkage off ball socket at wiper motor arm. On Festiva, remove access plate then gently
pry linkage off ball socket at wiper motor arm. On all models, disconnect wiper motor electrical connector. Remove 4 mounting bolts and
rubber insulators and remove wiper motor.
Installation
Position wiper motor on firewall. Install 4 rubber insulators and mounting screws and tighten to 62-89 INCH lbs. (7-10 N.m). Reverse removal
procedure to complete installation. Check wipers for proper operation.
FRONT WIPER/WASHER SWITCH
Removal & Installation (Capri)
Remove center trim panel and access cover under steering column. Remove 2 screws and remove lower steering column shroud. Disconnect
wiper/washer switch electrical connector and pull wiring from routing clip. Firmly grasp switch and lever and remove from mounting. To
install, reverse removal procedure.
Removal & Installation (Festiva)
1. Disconnect negative battery cable. From back of steering wheel, remove 2 screws securing horn pad. Disconnect horn wire from horn
pad and remove pad. Remove steering wheel nut. Scribe reference mark on steering shaft and steering wheel hub for reassembly. Using
Steering Wheel Puller (T67L-3600-A), remove steering wheel.
2. Remove 4 screws from upper half of lower steering column cover. Remove cover. Remove upper steering column cover. Remove 5 clips
from lower half of lower steering column cover. Remove cover.
3. Release wiring harness clip and unplug 4 harness connectors from back of combination switch. From below steering column, loosen
band clamp securing switch hub to steering column jacket. Pull switch assembly from steering column.
4. To install, slide combination switch assembly onto steering column. Make sure switch assembly is seated and level against end of
column jacket. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure.
FRONT WASHER MOTOR & RESERVOIR
Removal & Installation (Capri)
Drain reservoir if necessary. Remove 2 bolts securing reservoir to inner finder. Disconnect electrical connector from washer pump mo t o r.
NOTE:Disconnect linkage from wiper m otor arm ball socket NOT by rem oving nut and wiper m otor arm . This
will elim inate the need to retim e wiper m otor and linkage. Replacem ent m otors are supplied with arm
attached. Manufacturer does not give procedure for tim ing m otor arm to wiper park position.
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