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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2005OPTRA (CANADA) L4-2.0LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISWIPER AND WASHER SYSTEMSWIPER MOTORSERVICE AND REPAIRWINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR REPLACEMENT
2005 Chevrolet Optra (CANADA) L4-2.0L
Windshield Wiper Motor Replacement
2005 Chevrolet Optra (CANADA) L4-2.0LSECTION Windshield Wiper Motor Replacement
Windshield Wiper Motor Replacement
Removal Procedure
Caution:
Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the left-side portion of the cowl vent grille. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement Service and Repair in Body Front End.
3. Remove the nut and the washer that secure the wiper arm linkage to the motor drive shaft.
4. Pry the wiper arm linkage off the motor drive shaft.
5. Remove the nuts.
6. Disconnect the electrical connector.
7. Remove the bolts and the wiper motor.
Installation Procedure
Notice:
Refer to Fastener Notice Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
1. Install the wiper motor with the bolts.
Tighten the wiper motor bolts to 8 Nm (71 lb in).
2. Connect the electrical connector.
3. Press the wiper arm linkage onto the motor driveshaft.
4. Install the wiper arm linkage to the motor driveshaft with the washer and the nut.
Tighten the wiper arm linkage nut to 5 Nm (44 lb in).
5. Install the left side portion of the cowl vent grille. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement Service and Repair in Body Front End.
6. Connect the negative battery cable.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.