How to Replace a Wiper Motor on a Jeep Wrangler

The wiper motor on a Jeep Wrangler powers the windshield wipers. The motor sits under the cowl at the base of the wiper arm. When this motor starts to wear out, you might notice some hesitation in the wipers. At this point, it's a good idea to replace the motor. If your motor fails when you really need it, you could wind up in an automobile accident. Replacement motors for your Wrangler can be purchased from most auto-parts stores.

Things You'll Need

• Torx-head screwdriver
• Phillips-head screwdriver
• Socket wrench
• Socket set

Instructions

1. Pull off the protective cover located at the base of the wiper arms with your fingers.

2. Pull the wiper arms up and away from the windshield until the wiper arms lock in a vertical position.

3. Remove the Torx-head screw with a Torx-head screwdriver. The Torx screwdriver is a star-shaped screwdriver that will fit into the Torx-head screw that holds the windshield wiper arm to the wiper linkage.

4. Pull the wiper arms off the wiper linkage.

5. Remove the Phillips-head screws holding the cowl in place under the wiper arms.

6. Pull the cowl off the Jeep.

7. Unbolt the wiper motor and linkage from the wiper arms using a socket wrench.

8. Unplug the wiper motor power connector.

9. Remove the wiper motor.

10. Mount the new wiper motor and secure it with the factory retaining bolts.

11. Reconnect the power connector. The rest of the installation is the reverse of removal.

References

• "Jeep Wrangler Repair Manual 1987-2008"; Mike Stubblefield, John H. Haynes; 2009