Rear Window Wiper Motor

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

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

-KM

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kmatheson

I'm over the warranty.

Reply to
Tom Rogers

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

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kmatheson

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

Glenn Beasley Chrysler Tech

Reply to
maxpower

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

Reply to
Tom Rogers

The panel has hidden fasteners that just pop lose.

Glenn Beasley

Reply to
damnnickname

Thanx! Any chance of damaging them when using a flat head screw driver?

Reply to
Tom Rogers

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

Glenn

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maxpower

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