Mercury F87Z-17508-AB Motor And Linkage Assembly

Start with 1997 and newer models by turning the windshield wiper switch On, the ignition key On and holding the key until the wiper arms reach the straight up position, then turn the ignition back Off. Unplug the negative battery cable first, then take off the wiper arm and blade on the right, and if your specific car has these, you'll need to remove the cowl vent panels too. Pull the clip away from the wiper linkage until it leaves behind the motor crank pin and push it off the linkage. Separate the wiper linkage from its connection on the motor crank pin. Pull the connectors off the motor and arms, one at a time, by pulling back the small clip. Disconnect the electrical connector from the motor after doing this. Take out the motor by unscrewing it. Some screws are special stud/bolts that require removing the connected nut and electrical ground clamp before taking apart. Before joining the components, put the wiper arms into their parked position on the glass and then assemble everything back together. First, disconnect the negative battery cable. Lift the wiper arm away from the window. Remove the lift gate trim panel. Unscrew the bracket screws. Pull out the whole motor and bracket unit through the grommet opening. Unplug, release, and never forget to pull the motor out from where you put it. To put it back, do these steps backward.

To begin, turn the windshield wiper switch On and the ignition switch on, keeping your hand on the key; when the wiper arms move to the straight up position, turn the ignition switch Off. Next, disconnect the negative cable from the battery. For 2010 and earlier models, remove the right side wiper arm and blade assembly, then take off the pivot nut from the right side linkage post, allowing the linkage to drop down into the cowl. Remove the wiper linkage access cover, reach through the access opening to unsnap the wiper motor clip, push the clip away from the linkage until it clears the crank pin nib, and then push the clip off the linkage. Remove the wiper linkage from the motor crankpin, disconnect the electrical connector from the motor, and remove the screws securing the motor to take it out. Ensure the wiper blades are in the parked position before attaching the linkage to the motor, with installation being the reverse of removal. For 2011 models, disconnect the electrical connector from the wiper motor, remove the wiper arms, and then take out the mounting bolts and stud to remove the wiper motor. Installation is the reverse of removal, ensuring to install the left wiper arm first, then the right arm, making sure the wiper motor clip is fully seated on the pivot shaft to prevent damage, and tighten the wiper motor fasteners to 80 in-lbs.

Turn the windshield wiper switch On.