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I'm looking for instructions on how to replace the window wiper motor and switch

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  • Posted on Oct 28, 2010
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Windshield Wiper Motor Removal & Installation To Remove:
Using the J 39232, remove the wiper transmission from the wiper motor crank arm. I'm looking for instructions on how to replace the - gmpc_wa_1.gif

  1. Remove the wiper arms
  2. Remove the air inlet grille panel.
  3. Disconnect the connectors from the wiper motor assembly.
  4. Remove the three screws and the wiper drive system module.
  5. Using GM special tool J 39232 or equivalent, separate the wiper motor crank arm from the wiper drive ball joint.
  6. Remove the wiper motor crank arm from the wiper motor.
    • Remove the rubber boot.
    • Loosen the mounting screw.
    • Tap on the screw with a plastic or leather faced hammer while supporting the wiper motor crank arm.
    • Tap the screw until the crank arm is loose.
    • Remove the screw and crank arm from the motor.
  7. Remove the three screws and separate the wiper motor from the module assembly.
To Install:
  1. Position the wiper motor on the wiper drive system module assembly. Install the three mounting screws. Tighten the screws to 62 in lb (7 Nm).
  2. Install the wiper motor crank arm on the wiper motor.
    • Connect the wiper motor electrical connector.
    • Turn the wiper switch to the accessory position.
    • Turn the wiper switch to the pulse position.
    • Turn the wiper switch off when the wiper motor is in the middle of the wipe cycle.
    • Disconnect the connector from the motor.
    • Maintain a gap of 0.157-0.314 in (4-8 mm) between the wiper motor crank arm and the bracket tab. If the gap is not 0.157-0.314 in (4-8 mm), remove the wiper motor crank arm and repeat installation.
    • Install the mounting screw. Tighten to 142 in lb (16 Nm).
    • Install the rubber boot.
  3. Position the wiper drive system module on the vehicle. Install the three mounting screws. Tighten the screws to 68 in lb (10 Nm).
  4. Using GM special tool J 39232 or equivalent, connect the wiper motor crank arm to the wiper drive ball joint.
  5. Connect the wiper motor assembly electrical connector.
  6. Install the air inlet grille panel.
  7. Install the wiper arms.
  8. Check the windshield wiper operation.
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  • Duane Wong
    Duane Wong Oct 28, 2010

    Multifunction Switch


    Removal & Installation


    1997-2000 Models

    W/ Column Shift




    J 41352 Modular Column Holding Fixture





    J 42640 Steering Column Anti Rotation Pin


    To Remove:


        Remove steering column.
          Remove the shift lever.
            Remove the tilt lever.
              Place the steering column in the center position.
                Install holding fixture tool J 41352 (or equivalent) on steering column and secure tool in a vise.
                  Insert anti rotation pin J 42640 into steering column lower shroud.
                    Remove 2 pan head tapping screws from the lower shroud.
                      Remove lower shroud from upper shroud.
                        Tilt the lower shroud down and slide backwards to disengage locking tabs.
                          Remove shroud protector from the lower shroud.
                            Remove 2 torx® head screws from the upper shroud.
                              Remove upper shroud.
                                Remove the wire harness strap from the steering column.
                                  Disconnect the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly connector from the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil connector.
                                    Slide the 2 connectors out of the bulkhead connector.
                                      Remove 2 screws from turn signal and multifunction switch assembly and remove the switch from the steering column tilt head assembly.

                                  To Install:


                                      Install the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly onto the steering column tilt head assembly.
                                        Install the 2 switch screws. Tighten the screws to 62 in lb (7 Nm).
                                          Slide the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly connectors into the bulkhead connector.
                                            Connect the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly connector to the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil protector.
                                              Attach the wire harness straps to the steering column.
                                                Install the upper shroud onto the steering column.
                                                  Install the 2 torx® head screws. Tighten the screws to 13 in lb (1.5 Nm).
                                                    Install the shroud protector onto the lower shroud.
                                                      Install the lower shroud onto the upper shroud.
                                                        Line up the tab slots on the lower shroud with the locking tabs on the upper shroud and tilt the lower shroud up.
                                                          Slide the lower shroud forward until the tabs snap in place.
                                                            Install the 2 pan head tapping screws into the lower shroud. Tighten the screws to 31 in lb (3.5 Nm).
                                                              Remove the steering column anti rotation pin from the lower shroud.
                                                                Remove the steering column and modular column holding fixture from vise.
                                                                  Install the tilt lever.
                                                                    Install the shift lever.
                                                                      Install steering column.

                                                                  W/ Floor Shift




                                                                  J 41352 Modular Column Holding Fixture





                                                                  J 42640 Steering Column Anti Rotation Pin


                                                                  To Remove:


                                                                      Remove steering column.
                                                                        Remove the tilt lever.
                                                                          Place the steering column in the center position.
                                                                            Install holding fixture tool J 41352 (or equivalent) on steering column and secure tool in a vise.
                                                                              Insert anti rotation pin J 42640 into steering column lower shroud.
                                                                                Remove 2 pan head tapping screws from the lower shroud.
                                                                                  Remove lower shroud from upper shroud.
                                                                                    Tilt the lower shroud down and slide backwards to disengage locking tabs.
                                                                                      Remove shroud protector from the lower shroud.
                                                                                        Remove 2 torx® head screws from the upper shroud.
                                                                                          Remove upper shroud.
                                                                                            Remove the wire harness strap from the steering column.
                                                                                              Disconnect the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly connector from the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil connector.
                                                                                                Slide the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly connectors out of the bulkhead connector.
                                                                                                  Remove 2 screws from turn signal and multifunction switch assembly and remove the switch from the steering column tilt head assembly.

                                                                                              To Install:


                                                                                                  Install the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly onto the steering column tilt head assembly.
                                                                                                    Install the 2 switch screws. Tighten the screws to 62 in lb (7 Nm).
                                                                                                      Slide the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly connectors into the bulkhead connector.
                                                                                                        Connect the turn signal and multifunction switch assembly connector to the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil connector.
                                                                                                          Install the upper shroud onto the steering column.
                                                                                                            Install the 2 torx® head screws. Tighten the screws to 13 in lb (1.5 Nm).
                                                                                                              Install the shroud protector onto the lower shroud.
                                                                                                                Install the lower shroud onto the upper shroud.
                                                                                                                  Line up the tab slots on the lower shroud with the locking tabs on the upper shroud and tilt the lower shroud up.
                                                                                                                    Slide the lower shroud forward until the tabs snap in place.
                                                                                                                      Install the 2 pan head tapping screws into the lower shroud. Tighten the screws to 31 in lb (3.5 Nm).
                                                                                                                        Remove the steering column anti rotation pin from the lower shroud.
                                                                                                                          Remove the steering column and modular column holding fixture from vise.
                                                                                                                            Install the tilt lever.
                                                                                                                              Install steering column.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Nov 18, 2008

SOURCE: windshield wiper motor

Easy done . Remove wiper arms with the hood closed. Open the hood. there a number of press clips that look like philips screws. on the front of the wiper plastics, remove them, remove the rubber trim. lift off the top plastics revealing the bottom fixing. there are 4 8mm bolts that you need to remove and remove the air and water vent screws. waggle the scection loose, remove the washer pipes from passenger side and off the jets, unclip the harness of the wiper motor and you can then remove from the car

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Bruce Bracey

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  • Posted on Feb 12, 2009

SOURCE: wiper motor replacement 2001 saturn l100

Steve, You can find information at several web sites. One is All Data but they will charge you for each individual vehicle but Auto Zone will provide most vehicles for free.
Good luck.
Regards,

Anonymous

  • 71 Answers
  • Posted on May 06, 2009

SOURCE: instructions for wiper motor replacement

check on auto zone .com they have most manuals on there web site you only need to know year make and model and what you need done to car..they have had most of what i needed for manuals

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Mike Butler

  • 6674 Answers
  • Posted on Nov 16, 2009

SOURCE: I have no wipers..replaced wiper switch--replaced

Sounds like your problem may have been the BCM from the start. (Body Control Module) . It's to the left of the brake pedal under dash, behind the junction block, near end of carpet. If you can get connector(s) off and spray connections with electrical spray cleaner, then plug them back in, you may get lucky and fix the problem, but if not, your probably looking at about $800 to replace it. You can try wrecking yard, but has to be same numbers and your taking a gamble on how long it will last, if it even works. Make sure you have a dealer diagnose it properly to be sure.

Anonymous

  • 580 Answers
  • Posted on Apr 01, 2010

SOURCE: am looking to replace my windshield wiper motor,

It is located under the hood just in front of the windshield on the firewall. You need to remove the plastic grill that covers the wiper assembly & remove the appropriate hardware holding the wiper motor in place. Good luck!

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