How do I access my wiper linkage?
Replacement linkage assemblies can be purchased from most auto parts stores.
- Pull the windshield wiper arm up and away from the windshield until the wiper arms lock in a vertical position.
- Unbolt the nut that holds the wiper arm to the wiper linkage using a socket wrench.
- Pull the wiper arm off the wiper linkage.
Where is the front wiper motor and linkage located?
The front wiper motor and the wiper transmission mechanism (linkage) are installed below the windshield, under the cowl panel cover. How the wiper system works: when you turn the wiper on, the wiper switch sends the signal to the control module. The control module operates the wiper relay.
How do you replace the linkage on a windshield wiper?
Generally, the linkage can be gently pried off the mounts on the motor using a flathead screwdriver or small pry bar. Step 12: Connect the new linkage to the motor. Push the linkage onto the motor. Typically, this can be done by hand, but you can carefully use pliers if needed. Step 13: Mount the linkage assembly.
How does the wiper motor work on a car?
The wiper motor is a multi-speed electric motor that connects to the wiper linkage, which, in turn, connects to the wiper arms and blades. On most newer vehicles, a control module (usually the body control module) operates the wiper motor based on inputs from the wiper switch. A faulty wiper motor is just one potential cause of inoperative wipers.
How do I access the front wiper motor on a 1993 Ford Explorer?
Turn the wiper switch on. Turn the ignition switch on until the blades are straight up. Then, turn ignition off to keep them there. Disconnect battery and wiper motor electrical connector. Remove the right wiper arm and blade. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Remove the right pivot nut and allow the linkage to drop into the cowl.
How do you replace a wiper motor?
Use a fused jumper wire to bypass the motor’s relay once you have located the wiper motor. Use your service manual to locate the relay. Hook one side to the positive battery terminal and touch the other end to the positive on the wiper motor. If the motor works and the arms move, replace the relay.
What is a wiper linkage assembly?
A wiper linkage assembly is a mechanical device that transfers power from the windshield wiper motor to the wiper arms. Commonly manufactured from stamped steel components, the wiper linkage assembly is typically composed of two or three sections, with some assemblies using four sections of linkage to complete the system.
What is windshield wiper motor?
The windshield wiper motor is a small electric motor. A shaft coming out of the motor connects to a linkage/transmission assembly that converts the rotary shaft movement of the motor to the linear, back-and-forth motion of the wiper arms across the windshield.