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How to Replace Wiper Regulator 2009-19 Ford Fiesta

Created on: 2019-04-05

How to replace the windshield wiper regulators on 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 Ford Fiesta

  1. step 1 :Removing the Wiper Arms
    • Pry up the wiper arm caps with a trim tool
    • Remove the wiper arm bolts with a 15mm wrench
    • Lift the wiper arm up
    • Rock the wiper arm free and remove it
    • Repeat this process for the other side
  2. step 2 :Removing the Cowl Panel
    • Pry off the six clips from the cowl panel with a flat blade screwdriver
    • Pop off the rubber seal on the windshield from the cowl panel
    • Lift the cowl panel up and off
  3. step 3 :Removing the Windshield Wiper Transmission
    • Remove the center bolts with a 10mm socket and ratchet
    • Remove the two side bolts with an 8mm socket and ratchet
    • Disconnect the hose from the hose clip on the shroud
    • Remove the 10mm mounting bolts the shroud
    • Remove the three T30 screws from the headlight
    • Pry up and remove the body clip with a trim tool
    • Slide the headlight assembly forward
    • Remove the 10mm bolts from the side of the shroud
    • Lift the shroud up and out
    • Slide the windshield wiper transmission forward
    • Disconnect the electrical connector
    • Remove the windshield wiper transmission
  4. step 4 :Installing the Windshield Wiper Transmission
    • Connect the windshield wiper transmission electrical connector
    • Insert the windshield wiper transmission into place, connecting the rubber bushing on the transmission to the guide on the vehicle
    • Insert the lower shroud into place
    • Tighten the 10mm bolts to the side of the shroud
    • Tighten the 10mm bolts beneath the shroud
    • Tighten the two 8mm bolts to the outer end of the wiper transmission
    • Tighten the 10mm bolt to the center of the wiper transmission
    • Insert the headlight into place
    • Press in the body clip to the headlight
    • Tighten the T30 Torx bolts to the headlight
    • Connect the hose to the hose bracket on the shroud
  5. step 5 :Installing the Cowl Panel
    • Insert the cowl panel into place
    • Pop on the rubber seal on the windshield to the cowl panel
    • Clip on the six clips to the cowl panel
  6. step 6 :Installing the Wiper Arms
    • Insert the wiper arms into place
    • Tighten the 15mm bolts to the wiper arms
    • Press on the wiper arm cover

Tools needed

  • 15mm Wrench

    Socket Extensions

    T30 Driver

    8mm Socket

    10mm Socket

    Ratchet

    Trim Tool Set


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