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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2001 🢒 Tahoe - 2WD 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Wipers/Washer Systems 🢒 Windshield Wiper Motor Cover Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1510182 Size: SH
  1. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position.
  2. Remove the air inlet grille panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement in Body Front End.
  3. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) and disconnect the wiper motor electrical connector.
  4. Remove the 3 screws (1) that secure the cover (5) to the wiper motor (2) and remove the cover.

    5. Important: If sealant was found on the old cover, it will be necessary to remove any old sealant from the motor housing.

  5. Inspect for sealant on the inside of the cover and then discard the cover and screws (1).
  6. Carefully remove the module (4) (circuit board) from the wiper motor by lifting up on the end of the module electrical connector (3).
  7. If necessary, remove any old sealant from the wiper motor housing.

Installation Procedure
  1. Install the module into the wiper motor housing, ensuring that the module is fully seated. When fully seated, the edges of the module circuit board will be flush (even) with the motor housing along all sides.

    2. Object Number: 1510185 Size: SH

    Important: Only apply enough sealant to fill the groove in the cover.

  2. Carefully apply a bead of silicone sealant, GM P/N 12345739 (or GE-162 sealant or equivalent) in the groove (2) of the NEW cover (1). Remove any excess sealant that is outside of the groove.

    3. Object Number: 1510182 Size: SH

    Important: When handling the new module cover, be careful not to bend the electrical contacts on the bottom side of the module (4).

  3. Install the new cover (5) on the wiper motor housing.

    4. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  4. Install the 3 screws (1).

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the 3 screws to 2.6N·m (23 lb in).

  5. Reconnect the wiper motor electrical connector to the wiper motor assembly.
  6. Install the CPA.
  7. Install the air inlet grille panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement in Body Front End.
  8. Turn the ignition key to the ON position and inspect the wiper system for proper operation (delay/low/high/ect.).