Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 6 other vehicles, including the 2004 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2004 GMC Envoy XUV, 2004 GMC Envoy XL, 2004 GMC Envoy, and 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Removing Wiper Arm Cover - Rear (XUV)

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Disengage the wiper arm cover (1) by lifting outward at the location (2) at the underside of the wiper arm cover.

Fig 2: Locating Rear Washer Hose Connection - Liftgate (XUV, Rainier)

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Remove the nut (4) retaining the wiper arm to the motor shaft.
Remove the wiper arm from the wiper motor pivot shaft (5).
Disconnect the rear washer hose (6).
Clean the wiper arm pivot shaft knurls with a soft wire brush.

Fig 3: Removing Wiper Arm Blade From Wiper Arm - Rear (XUV)

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Remove the wiper arm blade (1) from the wiper arm (2), if necessary. Refer to Wiper Arm Blade Replacement - Rear (TrailBlazer, Envoy) or Wiper Arm Blade Replacement - Rear (XUV) .