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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Removing/Installing Wiper Motor
    GM897834Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the wiper arms. Refer to Wiper Arm Replacement .
  2. Remove the rear hood seal. Refer to Seal Replacement - Hood Rear in Body Front End.
  3. Remove the air inlet grill.
  4. Disconnect the electrical connector from the wiper motor.
  5. Remove the bolts from the wiper motor.
  6. Remove the wiper motor from the plenum area.
  7. Fig 2: Separating/Replacing Wiper Motor At Transmission
    GM867702Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. If replacing the wiper module bushings, remove the steel bushing first, then the rubber grommet.
  9. Remove the wiper motor from the transmission.