wiper linkage

[lowridin]

here's a good rainy night question!!
i have an 87 yj and today of all days i have no wipers!!
i can here the motor running so i think the linkage has come unhooked
haynes book says i have to tip my windsheild forward to access motor and linkage -- the questions is -- is there a different way to access this -- i really dont want to mess with tipping the windsheild i have heard lots of horror stories about doing this.

any suggestions??

thanks
dave clarke

[JeepNB]

I dont see any other way in getting to the motor other than tipping the winshield forward, dont think you could get to it by taking the dash off....I could be wrong though...tipping the winshield forward shouldnt be that much of an issue, the only problems i had when i took mine off of my jeep was with the torx bolts and stripping them....but if i had of been patient i should have soaked them in penetrating fluid....just be careful of the rubber liner when putting it back in place...

Wendell

[itsakeeper]

isn't there an access panel behind the dash?
or was that a CJ?

[Sandboxcowboy]

I think u should be able to tear ur dash pad off and its right under the serial # if im not mistaken.....................

Good Luck Dave!

Justin

[JeepNB]

I could be wrong about getting to the motor by taking the dash apart to get at it, but I think personally i'd rather get at it by taking the window down, but then again I wouldnt want to do it either way...

Wendell