How Do You Replace Or Repair A Windshield Wiper Motor?
Back in the early era of the automobile, windshield wipers were operated by the driver or a passenger by moving a manual crank. Automatic windshield wipers were invented in 1919, and an electric wiper was created in 1926, used only on luxury cars. Intermittent wipers were patented in 1967 and introduced by the Ford Motor Company in 1978. Most contemporary vehicles have intermittent, dual-speed wipers; some start automatically when windshield sensors detect rain. Like any device, an automobile’s wiper motor can fail, requiring replacement. Open the hood of your vehicle with the car turned off. The wiper motor is secured to the rear firewall with three bolts. Remove the wiper’s drive link from the motor’s crank arm. Remove the crank arm from the motor. Disconnect the electrical connection from the wiper motor. Check the connection to make sure that it is free of rust and dust. Using the socket set, choose the correct-size socket and remove the three bolts securing the windshield wiper mo
