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Installation Procedure

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  1. GM5420926Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Position the windshield wiper motor (2) to the windshield wiper transmission (3).

  2. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  3. Windshield Wiper Motor Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications 
  4. GM5397877Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Align the windshield wiper transmission linkage to the windshield wiper motor crank arm.

  5. Using the BO 39529  Wiper Linkage Installer (1), secure the windshield wiper transmission linkage ball socket to the windshield wiper motor crank arm ball.
  6. GM5420344Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Install the windshield wiper system module (2) in the vehicle.

  7. Windshield Wiper System Module Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications 
  8. Connect the windshield wiper motor electrical connector.
  9. Connect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
  10. GM5420286Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Windshield Wiper System Module Shield (1) - Install

  11. GM5417442Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Air Inlet Grille Panel (2) - Install

    1. Install the air inlet grille panel (2) between both hood hinges.
    2. Connect the windshield washer nozzle hose to the windshield washer pump hose.
    3. Air Inlet Grille Panel Retainer (1) - Install [6x]
  12. GM5421986Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Left side shown, right side similar.

    Hood Rear Outer Air Inlet Seal- Left Side and Right Side (2) - Install [2x]

    1. Hood Rear Outer Air Inlet Seal Retainer - Left Side and Right Side (1) - Install [4x]
    2. Hood Rear Outer Air Inlet Seal- Left Side and Right Side (2) - Install [2x]
  13. GM5417116Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Left side shown, right side similar.

    Air Inlet Grille Panel Extension- Left Side and Right Side (1) - Install [2x]

    1. Install the air inlet grille panel extension (1).
    2. Remove the masking tape from the top edge of the service part.
    3. Using a 50/50 mixture of isopropyl alcohol and clean drinkable water with a clean towel, remove any left over adhesive residue from the masking tape.
  14. GM5325063Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Left side shown, right side similar.

    Windshield Wiper Arm- Left Side and Right Side(3) - Install [2x]

    1. Clean the windshield wiper transmission pivot shaft splines with a soft wire brush before installing the windshield wiper arms (3).
    2. Position the windshield wiper arms (3) on the windshield wiper transmission pivot shaft.
    3. Windshield Wiper Arm Nut- Left Side and Right Side (2) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications 
    4. Windshield Wiper Arm Finish Cap- Left Side and Right Side (1) - Install [2x]
  15. GM5416557Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    If required, realign the windshield wipers to their respective alignment circles (1) on the windshield.

    1. Lubricate the windshield with clean washer fluid.
    2. Run the windshield wipers for two complete cycles then turn off the windshield wipers.
    3. Ensure the windshield wipers are in the full park position.
    4. Inspect the windshield wipers for proper position to the alignment circles (1) on the windshield.