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Removal Procedure

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  1. GM5325063Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Left side shown, right side similar.

    Windshield Wiper Arm- Left Side and Right Side(3) - Remove [2x]

    1. Using the appropriate trim tool, remove the windshield wiper arm finish caps (1) from the windshield wiper arms (3).
    2. Windshield Wiper Arm Nut- Left Side and Right Side (2) - Remove [2x]
    3. Grasp the outer end of the windshield wiper arms (3) and gently rock the arm back and forth to remove it from the windshield wiper transmission pivot shaft.
  2. GM5417116Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Left side shown, right side similar.

    Air Inlet Grille Panel Extension- Left Side and Right Side (1) - Remove [2x]

    1. Apply two layers of masking tape around the top edge of the service part to prevent paint damage.
    2. Using a suitable plastic trim tool, carefully release the air inlet grille panel extension clips.
    3. Remove the air inlet grille panel extensions (1) from the air inlet grille panel and upper front fender.
  3. GM5421986Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Hood Rear Outer Air Inlet Seal- Left Side and Right Side (2) - Remove [2x]

    1. Hood Rear Outer Air Inlet Seal Retainer - Left Side and Right Side (1) - Remove [4x]
    2. Hood Rear Outer Air Inlet Seal- Left Side and Right Side (2) - Remove [2x]
  4. GM5417442Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Air Inlet Grille Panel (2) - Remove

    1. Air Inlet Grille Panel Retainer (1) - Remove [6x]
    2. Disconnect the windshield washer nozzle hose from the windshield washer pump hose.
    3. Lift the front edge of the air inlet grille panel (2) and slide the panel forward from both hood hinges to remove.
  5. GM5420286Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Windshield Wiper System Module Shield (1) - Remove

    6. NOTE:

    To prevent erroneous DTC's, disconnect the battery negative cable before disconnecting the windshield wiper motor electrical connector.

  6. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
  7. GM5420344Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Disconnect the windshield wiper motor electrical connector.

  8. Windshield Wiper System Module Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
  9. Slide the windshield wiper system module (2) inboard to release the grommet from the plenum and remove the windshield wiper system module from the vehicle.
  10. GM5397880Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Using the BO 39232  Wiper Linkage Separator (1), disconnect the windshield wiper motor crank arm from the windshield wiper motor transmission linkage.

  11. GM5420926Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Windshield Wiper Motor Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]

  12. Separate the windshield wiper motor (2) from the windshield wiper transmission (3).
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