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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2009COBALT L4-2.2LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISWIPER AND WASHER SYSTEMSWIPER MOTORSERVICE AND REPAIR
2009 Chevrolet Cobalt L4-2.2L
Wiper Motor: Service and Repair
2009 Chevrolet Cobalt L4-2.2LSECTION Service and Repair
Windshield Wiper Motor Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the air inlet grille panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the windshield wiper transmission. Refer to Windshield Wiper Transmission Replacement (Service and Repair).
3. Remove the wiper crank arm nut.
4. Remove the wiper crank arm from the wiper motor.
5. Remove the wiper motor screws.
6. Remove the wiper motor from the wiper transmission assembly.
Installation Procedure
1. Position the wiper motor to the wiper transmission assembly.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).
2. Install the wiper motor screws. Tighten the screws to 8 Nm (71 lb in).
Important: The new wiper motor comes pre-timed from the factory in the PARK position. Do Not energize the wiper motor prior to installation.
If the wiper motor is energized, the wiper motor must be electrically returned to the PARK position as shown, prior to installation.
3. Install the wiper motor crank arm at the 3:00 o'clock (a) position to the wiper motor as shown.
4. Install the wiper motor crank arm (1) and crank arm nut (2). Tighten the nut to 19.5 Nm (14 lb ft).
5. Install the windshield wiper transmission. Refer to Windshield Wiper Transmission Replacement (Service and Repair).
6. Install the air inlet grille panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement (Service and Repair).
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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.