Windshield Wiper Transmission Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Saturn Outlook, 2009 GMC Acadia, 2009 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2009 Buick Enclave. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Windshield Wiper Transmission

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Remove the wiper arms. Refer to Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement (Traverse) or Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement (Acadia) or Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement (Enclave) or Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement (OUTLOOK) . Remove the air inlet grille panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement .
1	Windshield Wiper Transmission Bolt (Qty: 2) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten: 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
2	Instrument Panel Electrical Harness Connector Tip: Disconnect the electrical harness connector as the transmission is removed from the plenum.
3	Windshield Wiper Transmission Assembly Procedure Raise the rearward edge of the windshield wiper transmission assembly out of the plenum panel. Remove the windshield wiper motor. Refer to Windshield Wiper Motor Replacement . Upon installation of the windshield wiper transmission, connect the I/P electrical harness connector to the wiper motor. Turn the wiper transmission 180°, insert the transmission into the plenum, aligning the locator on the motor bracket to the plenum. Align the grommets on the wiper transmission to the bolt holes located in the upper plenum.