PREVOST X3-45 COMMUTER User Manual

SECTION 23: ACCESSORIES
DOB 1300-1556| X3-45 Commuter PA-1648 Maintenance Manual Section 23 revised Nov 2021
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FIGURE 6: WIPER MECHANISM
4.3 WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR
4.3.1 Windshield Wiper Motor Replacement
The windshield wiper motor is located at lower
front of the vehicle, behind the defroster panel.
Refer to Figure 5 for motor location.
WARNING
Park vehicle safely, apply parking brake, stop
the engine and set battery
master switch to
the ‘’OFF’’ position
prior to working on the
vehicle.
1. Remove the Phillips-head screws
retaining the defroster panels, and
remove panels.
2. Disconnect wiring connector from the
windshield wiper motor.
3. Loosen clamping screw retaining the
lever at the end of the motor driving
shaft.
FIGURE 7: RETAINING SCREW
4. Remove the three bolts holding the
motor to the steel plate.
FIGURE 8: MOTOR RETAINING BOLTS
5. Remove the windshield wiper motor,
reverse removal procedure to reinstall.
4.4 WIPER BLADES
Check operation of the wipers for proper blade
sweep and angle.
CAUTION
Do not at
tempt to manually move the wiper
arms to make wiper blade sweep adjustments
as damage to the wiper linkage or motor may
occur. If it is necessary to adjust the sweep of
blades, remove the arms and make
adjust
ment by positioning the arms using
serration on the wiper arm pivot shafts.

PREVOST X3-45 COMMUTER Specifications

General

Engine	Volvo D13
Transmission	Allison B500
Fuel Type	Diesel
Length	45 ft (13.7 m)
Width	102 in (2.6 m)
Horsepower	500 hp
GVWR	54, 000 lbs
Height	141 in