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Installation Procedure

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  1. Position the wiper motor crank arm onto the wiper motor.
  2. Measure the gap between wiper motor crank arm and the bracket tab. If the gap is not 4-8 mm (0.157-0.314 in), remove the wiper motor crank arm and repeat installation.
    Fig 1: Installing Wiper Motor Crank Arm Into Wiper Motor
    G01830700Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE
  3. Install the wiper motor crank arm screw.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the screw to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).

  4. Install the wiper motor crank arm cover.
    Fig 2: Installing Motor Crank Arm Cover & Screw
    G01830701Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Using the J 39529,  install the wiper transmission to the wiper motor crank arm.
  6. Install the air inlet grille panel. Refer to AIR INLET GRILLE PANEL REPLACEMENT
  7. Install the wiper motor water deflector. Refer to Wiper Motor Water Deflector Replacement 
  8. Operate the windshield wipers and inspect for proper operation.
    Fig 3: Installing Wiper Transmission To Wiper Motor Crank Arm Using J 39529
    G01830702Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.