Special Tools

1. Remove the wiper arms. Refer to Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement.
2. Remove the air inlet grille panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the wiper motor.



4. Remove the 4 bolts retaining the wiper system drive module to the plenum.



5. Remove the wiper system drive module from the vehicle.



6. Disconnect the drive link from the wiper motor crank arm using the J 39232 .



7. Remove the 4 pivot housing screws.
8. Remove the wiper transmission from the wiper drive system module.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.




1. Position the wiper drive system to the wiper transmission and install the 4 screws.

Apply Loctite® Blue, GM P/N 12345382 or (Canadian P/N 10953489), or equivalent to the pivot housing screws.

Tighten
Tighten the screws to 5 N·m (44 lb in).

Note: If the 5 N·m (44 lb in) minimum torque is not achieved or the plastic pivot housing is damaged or cracked, then the wiper transmission must be replaced at this time.

2. Replace the wiper transmission.



3. Connect the drive link onto the wiper motor crank arm using the J 39529 .



4. Install the wiper drive system module on the vehicle.



5. Install the 4 retaining bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 8 N·m (71 lb in).




6. Connect the electrical connector to the wiper motor.
7. Install the air inlet grille panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement.
8. Install the wiper arms. Refer to Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement.
9. Operate the wipers and inspect for proper operation.