Removal
1 Remove the wiper arm, as described in Section 14.

2 Remove the tailgate trim, with reference to Chapter 11.

3 Disconnect the battery negative lead.

4 Disconnect the wiring and the relay wiring connector (see illustrations).

16.4a Tailgate wiper motor wiring connection . . .

16.4b . . . and wiper motor relay

5 Unscrew the spindle nut and remove the spacer and washer.

6 Unscrew the mounting bolts and withdraw the motor assembly, noting the location of the washers and earth wires (see illustration).

16.6 Tailgate wiper motor and mounting bolts

7 The relay can be removed by removing the mounting screw.

Refitting
8 Refitting is a reversal of removal.