2003 FORD MUSTANG wipers

GENERAL PROCEDURES
Wiper Blade and Pivot Arm Adjustment
1. Cycle and park the windshield wipers.
2. Verify that the distance between the center of the RH windshield wiper blade and the top edge of the cowl top vent panel is within specification.
3. Verify that the distance between the center of the LH windshield wiper blade and the top edge of the cowl top vent panel is within specification.
4. If the distance is not within specification, remove the windshield wiper pivot arms and reposition to specification.
Remove the pivot arm. 1. Pull up on the pivot arm.
2. Pull out on the retainer tab and remove the pivot arm.
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Pivot Arm
Removal
1. NOTE: New windshield wiper pivot arms need to be installed as an assembly.
Remove the pivot arm. 1. Pull up on the pivot arm.
2. Pull out on the retainer tab and remove the pivot arm.
Installation 1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Mounting Arm and Pivot Shaft
Removal
1. Park the windshield wipers in the full upright position. This will allow for easy access to the retaining clip on the wiper motor output shaft.
2. Remove the cowl top vent panels.
3. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
4. Disconnect the mounting arm and pivot shaft linkage from the wiper motor output shaft. 1. Remove the clip.
2. Disconnect the mounting arm and pivot shaft linkage from the wiper motor output shaft.
5. NOTE: It is necessary to lower the hood to remove the mounting arm and pivot shaft.
Remove the mounting arm and pivot shaft. 1. Remove the bolts.
2. Remove the mounting arm and pivot shaft through the RH cowl chamber opening.
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Motor —
Windshield Wiper
Removal
CAUTION: The internal permanent magnets used in the windshield wiper motor are made
of a glass- like material. To avoid damaging the magnets, do not strike the motor with a hammer
or any other object.
NOTE: The windshield wiper motor is not a repairable item. If worn or damaged, install a new wiper
motor.
1. Park the windshield wipers in the full upright position. This will allow for easy access to the retaining clip on the wiper motor output shaft.
2. Remove the cowl top vent panels.
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
4. Disconnect the mounting arm and pivot shaft linkage from the wiper motor output shaft. 1. Remove the clip.
2. Disconnect the mounting arm and pivot shaft linkage.
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Washer Pump
Removal
1. Remove the LF wheel and tire. Refer to Section 204 - 04 .
2. Position the front portion of the LF inner splash shield aside.
3. WARNING: Windshield washer solution contains methanol, which is poisonous.
Observe all cautions and warnings indicated on label of washer solution container.
NOTE: To prevent spilling windshield washer fluid, drain the windshield washer reservoir before
removal.
Remove the washer pump. 1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
2. Disconnect washer hose from the washer pump.
3. Remove the washer pump.
Installation 1. WARNING: Windshield washer solution contains methanol, which is poisonous.
Observe all cautions and warnings indicated on label of washer solution container.
CAUTION: Do not operate the windshield washer pump prior to filling the
windshield reservoir.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
zFill the windshield washer reservoir.
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Reservoir
Removal
1. Remove the LF wheel and tire. Refer to Section 204 - 04 .
2. Position the front portion of the LF inner splash shield aside.
3. WARNING: Windshield washer solution contains methanol, which is poisonous.
Observe all cautions and warnings indicated on label of washer solution container.
NOTE: To prevent spilling windshield washer fluid, drain the windshield washer reservoir before
removal.
Position windshield washer reservoir aside. 1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
2. Remove the bolt.
3. Position windshield washer reservoir aside.
4. Remove the washer fluid reservoir. zDisconnect the windshield washer pump hose.
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Module —
Generic Electronic (GEM)
For additional information, refer to Section 419 - 10 .
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Switch —
Multi-Function
Removal and Installation
For additional information, refer to Section 211 - 05 .
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