FORD MUSTANG 2003 Workshop Manual

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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Installation
1. NOTE: Prior to installing the mounting arm and pivot shaft, install the retaining clip onto the end
of the mounting arm and pivot shaft linkage.
Install the mounting arm and pivot shaft.
1. Install through the RH cowl chamber opening.
2. Install the bolts.
2. NOTE: It is necessary to lower the hood to install the mounting arm and pivot shaft linkage onto
the wiper motor output shaft.
Install the mounting arm and pivot shaft linkage onto the wiper motor output shaft.
zSnap the mounting arm and pivot shaft linkage onto the wiper motor output shaft.
3. NOTE: When the battery is disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms
may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven
16 km (10 miles) or more to relearn the strategy.
Reconnect the negative battery cable.
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5. Install the cowl top vent panels.
zAdjust wiper pivot arms as necessary. Refer to Wiper Blade and Pivot Arm Adjustment . Klj . 3 ba
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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.
5. Remove the wiper motor. 1. Disconnect the electrical connector. 2. Remove the bolts. SECTION 501-
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Installation
1. NOTE: Install the retaining clip onto the mounting arm and pivot shaft linkage prior to the
installation of the wiper motor.
Install the wiper motor
1. Install the bolts.
2. Connect the electrical connector.
2. Snap the mounting arm and pivot shaft linkage onto the wiper motor output shaft.
3. NOTE: When the battery is disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms
may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven
16 km (10 miles) or more to relearn the strategy.
Reconnect the negative battery cable.
4. Cycle the wiper motor to the park position.
5. Install the cowl top vent panels. zAdjust pivot arms as necessary. Refer to Wiper Blade and Pivot Arm Adjustment . Klj . 2 ba
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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.
Installation 1. WARNING: Windshield washer solution contains methanol, which is poisonous. Observe all cautions and warnings indicated on label of washer solution container. SECTION 501-
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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. Klj . 2 ba
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