Windshield Wiper System Module Replacement

Windshield Wiper System Module Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Open and support the hood.




2. Remove the driver side wiper arm (2). Refer to Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement.




3. Remove the passenger side wiper arm (3). Refer to Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement.
4. Remove the air inlet grille panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement (Buick) Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement (Buick)Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement (Chevrolet) Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement (Chevrolet)Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement (Pontiac) Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement (Pontiac).
5. Lower the washer container into the engine compartment. Refer to Windshield Washer Solvent Container Replacement Service and Repair.




6. Disconnect the electrical connector (2) from the wiper motor (1).




7. Remove the 4 bolts, as shown, from the wiper module (5).




8. Carefully guide the passenger side module out first from the opening in the front plenum.
9. Pull the module from the drive side fender flange opening.
10. Remove the module from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure




1. Position the wiper module (5) to the lower plenum in the driver side fender flange opening first.
2. Rotate the module (5) into the opening at the passenger side plenum.




3. Ensure the rear center mount is secure into the sheet metal flange at the rear of the module.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

4. Install the wiper module bolts and tighten in sequence, as shown, to 10 Nm (89 lb in).




5. Connect the electrical connector (2) to the motor (1).
6. Install the air inlet grille panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement (Buick) Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement (Buick)Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement (Chevrolet) Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement (Chevrolet)Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement (Pontiac) Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement (Pontiac).




7. Install the driver side wiper arm (2). Refer to Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement.




8. Install the passenger side wiper arm (3). Refer to Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement.
9. Secure the washer container. Refer to Windshield Washer Solvent Container Replacement Service and Repair.
10. Close the hood.
11. Inspect the wiper system for proper operation.