2004 Chevy Tahoe windshield wiper motor

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2004 CHEVROLET TAHOE
V8
2WD
AUTOMATIC
130,000 MILES

How do you replace windshield wiper motor for 2004 tahoe. Is the passenger side. I am not an experienced do it yourself car repair but have done minor repairs, oil change, etc. Grw up on a farm so know how to use tools. Thank you

Sunday, March 7th, 2010 AT 4:09 PM

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WIPER MOTOR REPLACEMENT
TOOLS REQUIRED

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

1.Remove the wiper arms.
2.Remove the air inlet grille panel.
3.Remove the 4 bolts and the reinforcement panel.

4.Disconnect the electrical connector from the wiper motor.

5.Remove the 2 bolts from the wiper transmission assembly.
6.Remove the wiper transmission assembly from the vehicle.

7.Remove the drive link from the wiper motor crank arm with the J 39232.

8.Remove the 2 bolts retaining the wiper motor.
9.Remove the wiper motor from the wiper transmission assembly.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1.Install the wiper motor onto the wiper transmission assembly with the 2 bolts. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions. Tighten the 2 bolts to 8 N.m (71 lb in).

2.Install the drive link onto the wiper motor crank arm with the J 39529.
3.Install the wiper transmission assembly on the vehicle with the 2 bolts. Tighten the 2 bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
4.Connect the electrical connector to the wiper motor.
5.Install the reinforcement panel with the 4 bolts. Tighten the 4 bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
6.Install the air inlet grille panel.
7.Install the wiper arms.
8.Operate the wipers and check for proper operation.