At 03:23 PM 7/27/2013, Eric Caron wrote:
>         I removed the panel and insolation and found that two wires
> leading to the plastic clip just before the motor were cut and
> taped off.  Before trying to reconnect the wires I would like to
> ask if there is a reason why the rear wiper motor would be
> deliberately cutt off that way?  Any advice before I try connecting them again?

Yes.  Don't Do It!

The likeliest reason for them to be cut and taped would be that the
motor seized and burnt up.  That is a known failure of the rear wipers.

Yours,
David