First make sure the wipers are parked. Next open the hood of the car. You have to pull the wiper out and there is a small tab on the arm that you pull out that will release the wiper arm.
how do you get to and replace the wiper moter on a 97 marquis
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The wiper control module on a 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis can be found behind the instrument panel. It is close to the steering column, on the right side.
You take it to autozone and they will show you
remove the wiper arms, remove the cowl covers, remove the cowl assembly, that is, the big plastic thing that the wiper motoe sits in. It is held is with about five or six 8mm bolts. Unplug the wiper motor and turn the assembly upside-down to access and replace the wiper motor.
Replace the hose.
I believe the wiper module is built in the black cover that snaps on the wiper motor I believe .
To remove the wiper arm on a 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis, pull outward on the small tab located near the end of the wiper arm. This unlocks the arm. Take a flat-head screwdriver and insert between the wiper end and the base. Gently twist back and forth until the wiper arm begins to lift off the cog. When it is loosened enough, lift straight off. To install a new arm, complete the steps in reverse. Push the tab in to lock in place.
The 1995 Mercury Grand Marquis has the most common hook-end wiper arms. See Sources and Related Links below for installation videos. Also, purchase the replacement blades first and there will be additional instructions/illustrations on the replacement packages. Locate and press the tab or button where the wiper blade is inserted into the hook of the wiper arm and pull wiper blade out of hook. You may have to rotate and flex the blade to make enough clearance for the hook to pass through.
The 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis takes 22" replacement wiper blades on both sides front. You can go with standard wipers or try the new beam blade style. If you lookup wiper size by make, model and year you can shop the different options.
The 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis has fairly unique "1/4" side lock" wiper arm attachments. See Sources and Related Links below for installation videos. Also, purchase the replacement blades first and there will be additional instructions/illustrations on the replacement packages. Its very easy.
The 1999 Mercury Grand Marquis takes 22" wiper blades on both sides front. See sources and related links below for more information. Since there are over 22 different wiper arm attachments, do not buy wipers just by length only - be sure to lookup exact wiper blade part numbers by vehicle make, model and year for the brand wiper you decide to purchase. This ensures correct length AND correct attachment.