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HOMESERVICE MANUALSPONTIAC2008GRAND PRIX BASEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 340 (WIPER SYSTEM & WASHER SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSLIFTGATE WIPER MOTOR REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2008 Pontiac Grand Prix Base

Installation Procedure

2008 Pontiac Grand Prix BaseSECTION Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    Fig 1: Installing Rear Wiper Shaft Cover From The Wiper Motor Assembly
    GM821863Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Position the rear wiper shaft cover (1) to the wiper motor assembly (2).
  2. Install the 3 screws (3) to the wiper shaft cover (1).
  3. Position the junction switch (5) to the wiper motor assembly (2) and install the nut (4).
  4. Reconnect the junction switch electrical connector (6).
    5. Fig 2: Liftgate Wiper Motor Components
    GM821861Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Position the wiper motor assembly (5) to the liftgate glass (8).
    6. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  6. Install the 2 nuts (6) to the wiper motor assembly (5).

    Tighten:  Tighten the nuts to 5.5 N.m (49 lb in).

  7. Reconnect the 2 rear defogger electrical connectors (3).
  8. Install the wiper motor cover (7).
  9. Close the liftgate glass (8).
  10. Install the wiper packing (2).
  11. Install the wiper packing nut (1).

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 7.0 N.m (62 lb in).

  12. Install the rear wiper arm. Refer to Rear Window Wiper Arm Replacement .
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