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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the wiper motor crank arm onto the wiper motor.
    1. Turn the ignition switch to the ACCY position.
    2. Set the wiper switch to PULSE position. The wiper motor should be operating.
    3. Turn the ignition switch to OFF when the wiper motor is in the innerwipe position.

      Important:  Do not rotate the wiper motor shaft during the installation of the wiper motor crank arm.

    4. Install the wiper motor crank arm on the wiper motor while maintaining a 4 - 8 mm (0.157 - 0.315 in) gap between the V-grove in the wiper motor crank arm and the tab.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Install the wiper motor crank arm screw.

    Tighten 

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

  3. Install the wiper motor crank arm cover.
  4. Check the gap between the wiper motor crank arm and tab. If the gap is not 4 - 8 mm (0.157 - 0.315 in), remove the wiper motor crank arm and repeat installation steps.
  5. Install the drive link onto the wiper motor crank arm.
  6. Tighten the drive link screws.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the screws to 5 N.m (44 lb in).

  7. Install the wiper system module cover. Refer to WIPER MODULE COVER REPLACEMENT   .
  8. Inspect the wipers for proper operation.
    Fig 1: Installing Wiper Motor Crank Arm Onto Wiper Motor
    G01534200Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    Fig 2: Checking Gap Between Wiper Motor Crank Arm And Tab
    G01534201Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.