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Windshield Wiper Motor Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Chevrolet Trax and 2016 Buick Encore. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fig 1: Windshield Wiper Motor
GM2844478Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
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Preliminary Procedures

  1. Remove the air inlet grille panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement (Trax) Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement (Encore) 
  2. Remove the windshield wiper transmission. Refer to Windshield Wiper Transmission Replacement 
1 Windshield Wiper Motor Bracket Screw (Qty: 2)
CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .
2 Windshield Wiper Motor

Procedure

  1. Use a wiper linkage separator or similar tool, separate the transmission drive link from the wiper motor crank arm ball stud.
  2. Remove the windshield wiper motor from the wiper transmission.
  3. Position the new windshield wiper motor to the transmission.
  4. Align the transmission links to the wiper motor crank arm.
  5. Use a wiper linkage installer or similar tool, to install the transmission drive link onto the wiper motor crank arm ball stud.
    NOTE:

    Apply a small amount of grease to the inner cup on the transmission link to aid in installation.

Special Tools

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

For equivalent regional tools. Refer to Special Tools 
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