Installation Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Installation Procedure
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CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  1. Install the wiper motor onto the wiper drive system module with the screws.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the screws to 8 N.m (71 lb in).

    Fig 1: Installing Wiper Motor
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  2. Install the drive links onto the wiper motor crank arm and the wiper transmission drive shafts with the J 39529  .
    Fig 2: Installing Drive Link
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  3. Lower the wiper module into the upper plenum with the nose of the wiper motor pointing downward.
  4. Rotate the wiper module so that the wiper motor nose points toward the rear of the vehicle.
    Fig 3: Installing Wiper Drive System Module Screws
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  5. Install the wiper drive system module with the three screws.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the three screws to 8 N.m (71 lb in).

  6. Push the harness and grommet through the hole in the plenum.
  7. Connect the wiper motor harness connector.
  8. Install the harness grommet into the hole in the plenum.
    Fig 4: Installing Wiper Drive System Module Screws
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  9. Install the windshield frame reinforcement with the three bolts and the two nuts.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the three bolts and two screws to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

  10. Install the air inlet grille panel. Refer to AIR INLET GRILLE PANEL REPLACEMENT .
  11. Install the wiper arms. Refer to Wiper Arm Replacement .
  12. Operate the wipers and check for proper operation.
    Fig 5: Installing Windshield Frame Reinforcement
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