Wiper motor replacement

[Larry Rees]

Replacing my wiper motor and now looking through a small access hole at a clip holding the motor to the arms. Hi do I remove the clip? Pull out or up? Do this through the small access hole or need to remove the wiper arm chrome shroud? Tool recommendations? All tips are appreciated. Thanks Larry

[Jason Edge]

I think you can get to that clip from the plug at top, but I always just unscrew the 3 screws holding the wiper motor assembly to the firewall, and pull that rear section forward enough to get a small serrated nut that holds the lever to back of the motor.  You will need a 7/16" wrench, helps to have a bend, and as you get close reach and turn nut with your fingers. I am always nervous I will drop it, but with 59/60 parts cars have never dropped it. I am a bit nervous because I know that nut thread size is 1/4"-28, which is the less common fine thread comparted to the 1/4"-20 thread. I have those nuts but not an unlimited supply. When the nut is off the lever is often still 'stuck" to the motor but easy to pop off with a screwdriver. Just remember your orientation of things when you reinstall. See picture of nut and area I am referring to:

[Larry Rees]

Thanks Jason for the tips. The removal went well doing it that way. Larry