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Windshield Wiper Motor Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Buick Regal. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fig 1: Windshield Wiper Motor
GM2204069Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Callout Component Name
Preliminary Procedure: 
Remove the windshield wiper transmission. Refer to Windshield Wiper Transmission Replacement .
1 Windshield Wiper Motor Bolt (Qty: 3)
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten:  10 N.m (89 lb in)

2 Windshield Wiper Motor Assembly

Procedure

  1. The NEW wiper motor is shipped with the crank arm out of the PARK Position.
  2. Using the J-39232:  separator or equivalent, disconnect the crank arm ball socket from the wiper transmission link.
  3. Using the J-39529:  installer or equivalent, connect the crank arm ball socket to the wiper transmission link.
  4. Install the NEW wiper motor to the transmission as shipped.
  5. Install the windshield wiper transmission. Refer to Windshield Wiper Transmission Replacement .

Special Tools

  • J-39232:  Wiper Linkage Separator
  • J-39529:  Wiper Linkage Installer

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .