2009 Cobalt wipe arm alignment

The part that is attached to the wiper motor is in the wrong location. Remove the nut or bolt that attached the wiper transmission to the motor and remove the short arm from the wiper motor. Turn the wiper motor on and then off. wait until it stops moving. Set the wiper arms to the correct "home" position. Reattach the wiper transmission arm to the wiper motor.

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Hi there:
Isnt a diagram but If you have removed the motor, here is the motor installation procedure....

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE



Align the wiper motor to the wiper drive system module. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Install the wiper drive system module to wiper motor screws. Tighten Tighten the wiper drive system module to wiper motor screws to 7 N.m (62 lb in) .
Connect the electrical connector to the wiper motor.
Install the crank arm on the wiper motor.




Rotate the washer solvent container into the installation position.
Install the washer solvent container screws. Tighten Tighten the washer solvent container screws to 6 N.m (53 lb in) .
Inspect the wipers for proper operation.




Also, here is the crank arm procedure...

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

Remove the wiper system module cover.
Remove the drive link from the wiper motor crank arm.

2.1. Loosen the drive link screws.
2.2. Remove the drive link from the wiper motor crank arm.

Remove the wiper motor crank arm cover and seal.
Remove the wiper motor crank arm from the wiper motor.

4.1. Loosen the wiper motor crank arm screw.
4.2. Tap on the wiper motor crank arm screw with a soft-faced mallet while holding up on the wiper motor crank arm until the wiper motor crank arm loosens from the wiper motor.
4.3. Remove the wiper motor crank arm screw and the wiper motor crank arm from the wiper motor.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




Install the wiper motor crank arm onto the wiper motor.

1.1. Turn the ignition switch to the ACCY position.
1.2. Set the wiper switch to PULSE position. The wiper motor should be operating.
1.3. Turn the ignition switch to OFF when the wiper motor is in the innerwipe position.

IMPORTANT: Do not rotate the wiper motor shaft during the installation of the wiper motor crank arm.

1.4. Install the wiper motor crank arm on the wiper motor while maintaining a 4-8 mm (0.157-0.315 in) gap between the V-grove in the wiper motor crank arm and the tab.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Install the wiper motor crank arm screw. Tighten Tighten the wiper motor crank arm screw to 16 N.m (12 lb ft) .
Install the wiper motor crank arm cover and seal.




Check the gap between the wiper motor crank arm and tab. If the gap is not 4-8 mm (0.157-0.315 in) , remove the wiper motor crank arm and repeat installation steps.
Install the drive link onto the wiper motor crank arm.
Install the drive link screws. Tighten Tighten the drive link screws to 5 N.m (44 lb in) .
Install the wiper system module cover.
Inspect the wipers for proper operation.

Additional procedures: Wiper Motor Module Replacement.

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 39822 Wiper Arm Puller

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

Turn the ignition switch to the ACCY position.
Set wiper switch to the PULSE position.
Turn the ignition off when the wiper arms are in the innerwipe position and not moving.
Disconnect the washer hose from the washer nozzle.
Remove the cover from the wiper arm nut.
Remove the wiper arm nut from the wiper transmission drive shaft.
Using J 39822 remove the wiper arm from the wiper transmission.
Remove the wiper blade from the wiper arm.
Clean the knurls of the wiper transmission drive shaft with a wire brush.



Install the wiper blade onto the wiper arm.
Install the wiper arm onto the wiper transmission drive shaft. IMPORTANT: Hold the measuring device at 90 degrees (perpendicular) to the wiper blade tip.
Measure the distance from the wiper blade tip to the solid edge of the windshield blackout. Position the wiper arms at the following distances:

LH - 147 mm (5.79 in) above the glass blackout.
RH - 123 mm (4.84 in) below the glass blackout.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.



Install the wiper arm nut onto the wiper transmission drive shaft. Tighten Tighten the wiper arm nut to 48 N.m (35 lb ft) .
Install the cover on the wiper arm nut. IMPORTANT: Lubricate the washer hose with the windshield washer solvent to ease installation on the washer nozzle.
Install the washer hose on the washer nozzle.
Inspect the wipers for proper operation.



Remove the wiper arms from the vehicle.
Remove the air inlet grille panel.
Remove the wiper motor.
Remove the air inlet panel to wiper motor module screws.
Remove the wiper motor module from the vehicle.
Remove the insulators from the wiper motor module.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

Install the insulators onto the wiper motor module.
Align the wiper motor module to the air inlet panel. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Install the air inlet panel to wiper motor module screws. Tighten Tighten the air inlet panel to wiper motor module screws to 10 N.m (89 lb in) .
Install the wiper motor.
Install the air inlet grille panel.
Install the wiper arms onto the vehicle.
Inspect the wipers for proper operation.

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At the base of the wiper arm there is likely a plastic cover or cap. When you remove that cap or cover there will be a nut that holds the wiper arm to the post. Align the arm back to it's proper position and tighten the nut. Typically they are aeither a 15 mm or 13 mm nut.

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Hello
I would first try to tighten the wiper arms first where the arms bolt to the rods at the cowl remove the plastic caps and tighten the 13mm nuts that hold them down then you might need to adjust them if they wipe past the windshield
Good luck
Chris

i think that the problem with your wipers is the mechanism maybe the arm that moves the passenger side wiper become loose and that's why it doesn't move

How do I get to the windshield wiper motor on a 1990 Jeep Wrangler?

The motor could be bad, but it's likely that the ball joint connections under the hood area under the cowl have become disconnected for the one windshield wiper arm.

The connection of the arm that moves should be checked for being at the correct angle for parking.
Removal & Installation 2000-03 Wiper Motor and Bushing Replacement L4-2.2L (Vin F) & V6-3.0L (Vin R) To Remove:

1. Before servicing the vehicle refer to the precautions at the beginning of this section
2. Remove the wiper arm finish caps
3. Mark both wiper arm positions on the windshield by using a wax pencil or tape
4. Remove or disconnect the following:
   • Wiper arm retaining nuts and washers
   • Wiper arms
   • Weather-strip at rear of hood
     
     
     
     
   • Grill nuts from base of wiper arm shaft
   • Grill
   • Electrical harness connector from the wiper motor
   • Wiper motor retaining bolts
   • Wiper motor assembly from plenum area
   
   
   
   
   
5. If replacing wiper module bushings remove the steel bushing first then the rubber grommet
6. Remove the wiper motor from the transmission assembly

To Install:

1. Install or connect the following:
   • Wiper motor to transmission assembly NOTE: If the wiper module bushings were replaced install the rubber grommet first then the steel bushing.
     
   • Wiper motor to plenum area
   • Wiper motor retaining bolts; torque to 44 lb-in. (5 Nm)
   • Electrical harness connector to the wiper motor
   • Weather-strip at the rear of hood
   • Grill
   • Grill nuts to the base of the wiper arm shaft
2. Install the wiper arm assemblies at the marks made during removal or at the PARK position if a new wiper motor is installed
3. Install the wiper arm retaining washers and nuts; torque to 9 lb-ft. (12 Nm)
4. Install the wiper arm finish caps
5. Verify correct wiper system operation

Excessive grease in wiper motor. Motor needs to be removed and the grease cleaned out. Regrease only the areas needing to be greased.

There is also a recall for this vehicle for the wiper module. Call the dealer with your vin # to see if it has been done. I will post the instructions for motor removal and install.

1. Turn the key to the OFF position.
2. Open the hood.
3. Remove the three push-in retainers that attach the air inlet grille (leaf screen) to the plenum sheet metal.
4 . Lower the hood to the secondary latch.
5. Using a suitable marker or masking tape, mark the location on both wiper blades on the windshield.
6. Remove the covers from the nuts that attach the wiper arms.
7. Remove the nuts from the wiper arms.
Important
If the rocking action in the next step fails to loosen the wiper arm, it may be necessary to use a standard top-post battery cable terminal puller to remove the wiper arm.
8. Rock the wiper arms back and forth to loosen and remove them from the wiper transmission shaft.
9. Remove the antenna mast.
10. Remove the 10 mm hex head nut that attaches the left and right ends of the air inlet grille to the plenum sheet metal.
11. Remove the air inlet grille and reposition it up to the windshield. It is not necessary to disconnect the washer hose.
12. Remove the two 10 mm hex head bolts that attach the wiper module to the plenum sheet metal.
13. Disconnect the electrical connector.
14. Position the new wiper module to the vehicle and connect the electrical connector.
15. Install the wiper module in the plenum sheet metal.
16. Install the two 10 mm hex head bolts that attach the module to the plenum sheet metal. Tighten nuts to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).
17.Turn the ignition switch to the ON position, turn the wiper switch ON, and visually verify that the wiper transmissions operate. After visually verifying operation, turn the wiper switch to the OFF position and allow the wiper transmissions to stop moving before turning the ignition switch to the OFF position. The wiper motor will now be in the PARK position.
18. Using the marks or masking tape that were placed on the windshield, align and position the wiper arms on the wiper transmission shafts.
19. Install the nuts on the wiper transmission shafts. Tighten the nuts to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).
20. Install the covers on the wiper arm nuts.
21. Remove the marks or masking tape from the windshield.
22. Open the hood.
23. Install the three push-in retainers that attach the air inlet grille to the plenum sheet metal.
24. Close the hood.
25. Verify that all functions of the wiper system (low, high, delay, etc.) operate properly.

i just had this same problem with a cobalt. there is a nut. 8mmx1.25 it holds the wiper arms to the motor. you can hear the wiper motor turning, but the wiper arm if you look through the cowel, will not be moving. the best repair is dont put the nut that was on there back on if you can even find it. once you know you have it lined up, so the wipers will work properly, put some lock tight on the nut, and use a 8mmx1.25 nut which i know advanced carries, it also has a nylon piece that will hold the nut on.

I just solved this problem last night with my '05 Impala, and ultimately the solution was what newton5083 stated above.  Yet, it may also be this (I found it online somewhere):
You have bent or broken the "park tab" on the windshield wiper motor bracket. The correct way to fix this is to remove the wiper arms, wiper linkage and wiper motor from the wiper motor bracket, and install a new bracket.
I just bent the tab back into place a couple times for our daughters 2005 Impala but it kept getting bent down again when they didn't take the time to make sure the wipers were not frozen to the windshield, or tried running the wipers to remove heavy snow on the windshield. So yesterday I fabricated a small piece of metal and bolted that to the bracket in the same place the tab stop was.
If someone wants to access this bracket and tab-
1. Use a ½ inch or 13mm socket & ratchet or wrench to remove nuts on wiper arms.
2. They may make a special tool to remove the arms, I used a screwdriver and hammer to tap bottom of the arm to wedge them apart from the spindle.
3. Two small button-looking clips hold the drivers side cowl cover in place under the windshield. These are two-piece clips, pry up the center, than the outer piece.
4. Unclip the washer hose from cowl cover, than pull out plastic cover.
5. There is a smaller plastic cover with on plastic button head holding that cover in place. Gently pry under that clip to remove that cover.
6. Now you can see the wiper trans and bracket. You should see a small tab on that bracket that looks pushed down and bent or possible a square small hole with some torn off metal where the tab broke off.
7. Remove small plastic cover over the wiper transmission and you can see a small spring-loaded arm underneath the wiper transmission assembly.
8. You need to find something to pry that tab back up so when the wipers are running that spring loaded little arm just snaps past the tab running clockwise. It's when you shut off the wipers that the wiper transmission assembly reverses rotation counter clockwise and the small spring loaded arm underneath hits that tab stop, than the wipers will go all the way down and shut off as they should.
Once that tab stop gets bent out of the way the little spring loaded arm has nothing to stop the wiper transmission assembly so it keeps traveling counter clockwise until some other stop shuts the wipers off straight up on the windshield.

There is a revised bracket part # which is supposed to be more durable, GM part #12368639. Here is a copy of the TSB which points out this problem:
Bulletin No.: 05-08-43-003A
Date: March 10, 2005
TECHNICAL
Subject:
Windshield Wipers Park in Up Position (Replace Windshield Wiper Motor Bracket)
Models:
2005 Chevrolet Impala, Monte Carlo
Supercede:
This bulletin is being revised to make a correction to the Parts Information. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 05-08-43-003 (Section 08-Body and Accessories).

Condition
Some customers may comment that the windshield wipers park in the out wipe (vertical) position.
Cause
This condition may be caused by a bent park tab on the windshield wiper motor bracket.

Correction
To correct this condition, replace the wiper motor bracket. It will be necessary to transfer the following parts listed below to the new bracket.
^ Wiper transmission
^ Wiper motor crank arm
^ Wiper motor
1. Remove the windshield wiper motor drive system module.
2. Remove the windshield wiper transmission from the windshield wiper motor bracket.
3. Remove the wiper motor crank arm from the windshield wiper motor.
4. Remove the windshield wiper motor from the bracket.
5. Install the windshield wiper motor to the new bracket.
6. Install the wiper motor crank arm to the windshield wiper motor.
7. Install the windshield wiper transmission to the windshield wiper motor bracket.
8. Install the windshield wiper motor drive system module.

A TSB is not a recall, if vehicle is still under warranty the dealer should be repaired for free. If not, you'll have to pay for the repairs.