1991 1999 ford explorer chilton User Manual

Lower the blade to the windshield. If the blade does not lower to the windshield, the slide latch is not
completely in place.
6. 
Windshield wiper arm positioning for the Ranger, Explorer and Mountaineer models Click to enlarge
Rear Wiper WARNING
Use a towel or similar device to protect the vehicle finish when performing this procedure.
Raise the windshield wiper blade/arm off of the glass and place it into the service position.
1. 
Using a small, flat bladed prytool, release the retaining clip at the...

arm.
Carefully pry the wiper arm from the shaft.
3. 
To install: Ensure that the wiper motor pivot shaft is in the park position.
4. 
Position the wiper arm over the shaft and firmly push it on until it stops.
5. 
Lower the wiper blade/arm against the glass.
6. 
The blade is properly positioned when it firmly contacts the windshield wiper arm stop. If it does not,
remove the arm again and reposition it so that it does.
Rear windshield wiper arm positioning for the Explorer and Mountaineer models Click to...

Typical view of the front wiper motor and linkage assemblies
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Turn the wiper switch on. Turn the ignition switch on until the blades are straight up and then turn
ignition off to keep them there.
1. 
Remove the right wiper arm and blade.
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Remove the linkage access cover retaining screws ...
... and remove the cover
Remove the negative battery cable.
3. 
Remove the right pivot nut and allow the linkage to drop into the cowl.
4. 
Remove the linkage access cover, located on the right side of the dash panel near the wiper motor.
5. 
Reach into the access hole and disconnect the wiper motor linkage clip from the motor shaft Remove the clip. Also, remove the linkages from the wiper motor shaft HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
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Reach through the access cover opening and unsnap the wiper motor clip.
6. 
Push the clip away from the linkage until it clears the nib on the crank pin. Then, push the clip off the
linkage.
7. 
Disconnect the wiper motors wiring harness plug ...... and remove the harness from any holding clips Remove the ground wire retaining nut ... HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
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... and the ground wire from the wiper motor attaching stud
Remove the wiper linkage from motor crank pin.
8. 
Disconnect the wiper motors wiring connector.
9. 
remove the wiper motors three attaching screws and remove the motor.
10. 
Remove the three wiper motor-to-firewall attaching screws ...
... then withdraw the wiper motor and crank assembly from the firewall
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Install the motor and attach the three attaching screws. Tighten to 60-65 inch lbs. (6.7-7.3 Nm).
11. 
Connect the wiper motors wiring connector.
12. 
Install the clip completely on the right linkage. Make sure the clip is completely on.
13. 
Install the left linkage on the wiper motor crank pin.
14. 
Install the right linkage on the wiper motor crank pin and pull the linkage on to the crank pin until it
snaps.
15. 
The clip is properly installed if the nib is protruding through the center of the clip....

Install the wiper motor in position and connect the electrical leads.
6. 
Install the liftgate trim. Connect the negative battery cable.
7. 
Windshield Washer Motor
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
Front and/or Rear
Windshield washer fluid reservoir mounting for 293-99 models-291-92 models similar but different location Click to enlarge
WARNING
Never operate the washer fluid pump without fluid in the reservoir. Repeatedly running the reservoir dry will
ruin the pump.
The front washer fluid reservoir is connected...

Exploded view of the washer pump and retaining ring mounting
Using a small prytool, pry out the pump retaining ring.
4. 
Use a pair of pliers and grasp the pump on one wall around the electrical terminals. Pull out the motor
and seal from the reservoir.
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Pull the washer pump from the reservoir using a pair of pliers as shown
To install:
Thoroughly clean the reservoir pump chamber and ensure that there is no foreign material in it.
6. 
Lubricate the outside of the pump seal with a dry lubricant, such as graphite powder.
7. 
If equipped, align the small tab on the motor with the notch on the reservoir.
8. 
Install the motor so that the seal seats against the bottom of the chamber.
9. 
Use a 1 inch (25.4mm) socket, preferable a 12-point socket, hand press...