Installation Procedure

NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in GM VEHICLES CAUTIONS & NOTICES article.

Install the wiper motor onto the vehicle with three screws.
Tighten

Tighten the wiper motor mounting screws to 6.5 N.m (57 lb in).

Fig 1: Locating Wiper Motor Screws
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Connect the electrical connector.
IMPORTANT:
- Lubricate the socket with white lithium grease (GM P/N 9985885) or equivalent.
- The wiper transmission must be assembled to the crank arm past the second detent so the seal is compressed to a maximum height of 2.5 mm (1 in).
Install the transmission drive link socket onto the crank arm ball of the wiper motor using the J 39529 .

Fig 2: Installing Transmission Drive Link Socket Onto Wiper Motor Crank Arm Ball
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Install the air inlet grille panel. Refer to AIR INLET GRILLE PANEL REPLACEMENT in BODY FRONT END article.
Install the wiper arms. Refer to WIPER ARM REPLACEMENT .