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Installation Procedure

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  1. GM5224363Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Windshield Wiper System Module Shield (1) - Install

  2. GM5222986Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Air Inlet Grille Panel (2) - Install

  3. Connect the windshield washer nozzle hose to the windshield washer pump hose.
    4. NOTE:

    Quantity of retainers may vary based on option content.

  4. Air Inlet Grille Panel Retainer (1) - Install [8x]
  5. GM5628091Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Hood Rear Outer Air Inlet Seal (2) - Install [2x]

  6. Hood Rear Outer Air Inlet Seal Retainer (1) - Install [2x]
  7. GM5222552Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Quantity of retainers may vary based on option content.

    Air Inlet Grille Panel Extension- Left Side (1) - Install

  8. Remove the double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces.
  9. Using a 50/50 mixture of isopropyl alcohol and clean drinkable water with a clean towel, remove any left over adhesive residue from the masking tape.
  10. GM5223103Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Quantity of retainers may vary based on option content.

    Air Inlet Grille Panel Extension- Right Side (1) - Install

  11. Remove the double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces.
  12. Using a 50/50 mixture of isopropyl alcohol and clean drinkable water with a clean towel, remove any left over adhesive residue from the masking tape.
  13. GM5039607Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Radio Antenna (1) - Install

  14. Rotate the antenna clockwise to secure the radio antenna (1) to the antenna base.
  15. GM5226186Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Clean the left and right side windshield wiper transmission pivot shaft splines with a soft wire brush before installing the windshield wiper arm (3).

  16. Position the windshield wiper arms (3) on the windshield wiper transmission pivot shafts.
    17. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  17. Windshield Wiper Arm Nut (2) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications 
  18. Windshield Wiper Arm Finish Cap (1) - Install [2x]
  19. GM5532162Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    If required, realign the windshield wipers to their respective alignment circles (1) on the windshield.

  20. Lubricate the windshield with clean washer fluid.
  21. Run the windshield wipers for two complete cycles then turn off the windshield wipers.
  22. Ensure the windshield wipers are in the full park position.
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