Rear Window Wiper Motor

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Tom Rogers, Sep 19, 2006.

  1. Tom Rogers

    Tom Rogers Guest

    2005 Dodge Caravan - Does anyone know how to take apart the plastic in the
    hatch so I can get in there and replace the rear window wiper motor?

    TIA,

    -Tom
     
    Tom Rogers, Sep 19, 2006
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  2. Tom Rogers

    kmatheson Guest

    Unless you have gone over the mileage limit, your 2005 should still be
    covered under the warranty.

    -KM
     
    kmatheson, Sep 19, 2006
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  3. Tom Rogers

    Tom Rogers Guest

    I'm over the warranty.

     
    Tom Rogers, Sep 19, 2006
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  4. Tom Rogers

    kmatheson Guest

    In that case, the plastic panel should be held on with some screws and
    some clips that snap out. The screws may be covered with plastic caps
    that have to be pryed out with a small screwdriver.

    I assume that you have already figured out how to remove the wiper arm.
    It either bolts on or has a clip holding it in place. When my wiper
    motor went bad, I was able to replace it for $50 from Napa with a trade
    in. It has worked fine for three years.

    -KM
     
    kmatheson, Sep 19, 2006
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  5. Tom Rogers

    maxpower Guest

    Just curious Tom, is the wiper just not coming on?

    Glenn Beasley
    Chrysler Tech
     
    maxpower, Sep 19, 2006
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  6. Tom Rogers

    Tom Rogers Guest

    Glenn,

    When I push the button, sometimes it doesn't move but i hear it wanting to
    move. Other times, it moves about 3/4 of the way then stops, I push the
    button again and it completes the swipe.

    I would like to get the plastic covering off without damaging it, I don't
    see any capped screws or anything that would suggest an easy removal.

    -Tom
     
    Tom Rogers, Sep 19, 2006
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  7. Tom Rogers

    damnnickname Guest

    The panel has hidden fasteners that just pop lose.

    Glenn Beasley
     
    damnnickname, Sep 20, 2006
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  8. Tom Rogers

    Tom Rogers Guest

    Thanx! Any chance of damaging them when using a flat head screw driver?
     
    Tom Rogers, Sep 20, 2006
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  9. Tom Rogers

    maxpower Guest

    Normally just pulling on it will release the panel. I wouldn't use a
    screwdriver.

    Glenn
     
    maxpower, Sep 20, 2006
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