Caliber L4-2.4L (2009)
Wiper Motor: Description and Operation
Wiper Motor - Description
DESCRIPTION
The rear wiper motor (4) is concealed within the liftgate, below the liftgate glass and behind the liftgate inner trim panel. The end of the motor output
shaft (2) that extends through the lower edge of the liftgate glass to drive the rear wiper arm and blade is the only visible component of the rear wiper
motor. A rubber grommet is engaged within the output shaft hole of the liftgate glass and seals the output shaft where it passes through the glass. An
integral connector receptacle (3) connects the rear wiper motor to the vehicle electrical system through a dedicated take out and connector of the liftgate
wire harness. The rear wiper motor consists of the following major components:
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Bracket (5) - The rear wiper motor bracket consists of a stamped metal mounting plate for the wiper motor that is secured to the wiper motor
housing, and through three screws with rubber isolators (1) to the liftgate inner panel.
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Motor - The single-speed permanent magnet rear wiper motor is secured to the rear wiper motor bracket. The wiper motor includes an integral
transmission, motor output shaft, automatic resetting circuit breaker and the rear wiper motor park switch.
The rear wiper motor cannot be adjusted or repaired. If any component of the motor is ineffective or damaged, the entire rear wiper motor unit must be
replaced. The motor output shaft rubber grommet is available for individual service replacement.
