Removal Procedure
- Turn the ignition key to the OFF position.
- Remove the air inlet grille panel. Refer to
Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement
in
Body Front End.
- Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) and disconnect the wiper
motor electrical connector.
- Remove the 3 screws (1) that secure the cover (5)
to the wiper motor (2) and remove the cover.
Important: If sealant was found on the old cover, it
will be necessary to remove any old sealant from the motor housing.
- Inspect for sealant on the inside of the cover and then discard the cover and
screws (1).
- Carefully remove the module (4) (circuit board) from the wiper
motor by lifting up on the end of the module electrical connector (3).
- If necessary, remove any old sealant from the wiper motor housing.
Installation Procedure
- 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.
Important: Only apply enough sealant to fill the groove
in the cover.
- 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.
Important: When handling the new module cover, be careful
not to bend the electrical contacts on the bottom side of the module (4).
- Install the new cover (5) on the wiper motor housing.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the 3 screws (1).
Tighten
Tighten the 3 screws to 2.6N·m (23 lb in).
- Reconnect the wiper motor electrical connector to the wiper motor assembly.
- Install the CPA.
- Install the air inlet grille panel. Refer to
Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement
in
Body Front End.
- Turn the ignition key to the ON position and inspect the wiper system
for proper operation (delay/low/high/ect.).