Installation Procedure

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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.

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).
Connect the electrical connector.

Fig 1: Installing Wiper Motor Onto Vehicle With Three Screws
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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 25.5 mm (1 in).
Install the transmission drive link socket onto the crank arm ball of the wiper motor using the J 39529.
Install the air inlet grille panel. Refer to AIR INLET GRILLE PANEL REPLACEMENT in Body Front End.
Install the wiper arms. Refer to WIPER ARM REPLACEMENT .

Fig 2: Installing Transmission Drive Link Socket Onto Crank Arm Ball Of Wiper Motor Using Wiper Transmission Installer
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