Windshield Wiper System Module Replacement

Fig 1: Windshield Wiper System Module

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

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WARNING: Always perform the High Voltage Disabling procedure prior to servicing any High Voltage component or connection. Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and proper procedures must be followed. The High Voltage Disabling procedure includes the following steps: Identify how to disable high voltage. Identify how to test for the presence of high voltage. Identify condition under which high voltage is always present and personal protection equipment (PPE) and proper procedures must be followed. Before working on any high voltage system, be sure to wear the following Personal Protection Equipment: Safety glasses with appropriate side shields when within 15 meters (50 feet) of the vehicle, either indoors or outdoors. Certified and up-to-date Class "0" Insulation gloves rated at 1000V with leather protectors. Visually and functionally inspect the gloves before use. Wear the Insulation gloves with leather protectors at all times when working with the high voltage battery assembly, whether the system is energized or not. Failure to follow the procedures may result in serious injury or death. CAUTION: To avoid breakage of the windshield, protect the surrounding area of the part which you are removing or installing. Preliminary Procedures Open the hood. Front Suspension Strut Housing Brace Replacement
1	Windshield Wiper System Module Bolt (Qty: 3) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten 9 N.m (80 lb in)
2	Windshield Wiper System Module Procedure Slide a 3 foot piece of 5/16 inch rubber hose, cut along its length, along the edge of the windshield to prevent any accidental damage. Remove the hose before reinstalling components. Lift the front edge of the assembly and pull slightly forward in order to disengage the center support from the backside of the plenum. Disconnect the electrical connector. Remove the system module from the plenum. NOTE: The lower part of the windshield is not supported by the body structure. It cannot support a technician's weight when leaning on the lower edge of the windshield while performing repairs. The glass also may crack if the exposed edge of the windshield is hit with any tool. The windshield wiper transmission and motor are a one piece module assembly and replaced together.

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Component Name

WARNING:

Always perform the High Voltage Disabling procedure prior to servicing any High Voltage component or connection. Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and proper procedures must be followed.

The High Voltage Disabling procedure includes the following steps:

Identify how to disable high voltage.
Identify how to test for the presence of high voltage.
Identify condition under which high voltage is always present and personal protection equipment (PPE) and proper procedures must be followed.

Before working on any high voltage system, be sure to wear the following Personal Protection Equipment:

Safety glasses with appropriate side shields when within 15 meters (50 feet) of the vehicle, either indoors or outdoors.
Certified and up-to-date Class "0" Insulation gloves rated at 1000V with leather protectors.
- Visually and functionally inspect the gloves before use.
- Wear the Insulation gloves with leather protectors at all times when working with the high voltage battery assembly, whether the system is energized or not.

Failure to follow the procedures may result in serious injury or death.

CAUTION:

To avoid breakage of the windshield, protect the surrounding area of the part which you are removing or installing.

Preliminary Procedures

Open the hood.
Front Suspension Strut Housing Brace Replacement

Windshield Wiper System Module Bolt (Qty: 3)

CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten
9 N.m (80 lb in)

Windshield Wiper System Module

Procedure

Slide a 3 foot piece of 5/16 inch rubber hose, cut along its length, along the edge of the windshield to prevent any accidental damage. Remove the hose before reinstalling components.
Lift the front edge of the assembly and pull slightly forward in order to disengage the center support from the backside of the plenum.
Disconnect the electrical connector.
Remove the system module from the plenum.

NOTE:

The lower part of the windshield is not supported by the body structure. It cannot support a technician's weight when leaning on the lower edge of the windshield while performing repairs. The glass also may crack if the exposed edge of the windshield is hit with any tool.
The windshield wiper transmission and motor are a one piece module assembly and replaced together.