Rear Window Wiper and Washer Switch Replacement
| Callout | Component Name |
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| WARNING: Refer to SIR Warning . Preliminary Procedure Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement . Remove the steering column shroud. Refer to Steering Column Shroud Replacement (Without Electronic Tilt Steering) or Steering Column Shroud Replacement (With Electronic Tilt Steering) . |
| 1 | Multifunction Turn Signal Switch Screw (Qty: 2) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten: 3 N.m (27 lb in) |
| 2 | Multifunction Turn Signal Switch Tip: The wipers/washer switch is integral to the multifunction turn signal switch. Disconnect the electrical connectors as needed. |
| WARNING |
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| Refer to SIR Warning . |
| CAUTION |
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| Refer to Fastener Caution . |
Scheme 3
Scheme 3: Windshield Washer Hose Replacement
| Callout | Component Name |
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| Preliminary Procedures Open the hood. Remove the left front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Left Side . Disconnect the washer hose from the washer pump spout. |
| 1 | Windshield Washer Hose Retainer Clip |
| 2 | Windshield Washer Nozzle Hose Tip: Disconnect the hose at the left rear fender flange. |
| 3 | Windshield Washer Pump Hose Assembly Tip: Route the new hose in the same location as the old hose was removed from. |
Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to «Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle»(ref-364496-S07186948972010063000000) .
- Remove the left front wheel assembly. Refer to «Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation»(ref-364499-S02143103562010063000000) .
- Remove the left front wheelhouse liner. Refer to «Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Left Side»(ref-364494-S30302040332010063000000) .
- Disconnect the washer pump hoses (1, 2) from the left side fender flange. Refer to «Windshield Washer Hose Replacement»(ref-364467-S11742459822010063000000) .
- Drain the windshield washer solvent into a suitable container.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
- Lower the vehicle in order to access the hood latch.
- Open the hood.
- Remove the windshield washer solvent cap.
- Remove the auxiliary battery tray, if equipped. Refer to «Battery Tray Replacement»(ref-364485-S01628381852010063000000) .
- Remove the upper windshield washer container bolt from under the auxiliary battery tray, if equipped.
- Remove the upper windshield washer solvent container bolts.
- Remove the windshield washer solvent container assembly (2).
Installation Procedure
- Transfer washer pumps and level indicator to the new washer solvent container.
- Install the windshield washer container assembly.
- Install the upper windshield washer container bolt to the auxiliary battery tray, if equipped.
- Install the upper windshield washer solvent container bolts and tighten to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
- Install the auxiliary battery tray, if equipped. Refer to «Battery Tray Replacement»(ref-364485-S01628381852010063000000) .
- Install the windshield washer solvent cap.
- Connect the electrical connectors.
- Connect the washer pump hoses (1, 2). Refer to «Windshield Washer Hose Replacement»(ref-364467-S11742459822010063000000) .
- Install the left front wheelhouse liner. Refer to «Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Left Side»(ref-364494-S30302040332010063000000) .
- Install the left front wheel assembly. Refer to «Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation»(ref-364499-S02143103562010063000000) .
- Fill the washer solvent container with windshield solvent. Refer to «Fluid and Lubricant Recommendations (USA and Canada)»(ref-364508-S19004340532010063000000) .
Scheme 4
Scheme 4: Windshield Washer Pump Replacement
| Callout | Component Name |
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| Preliminary Procedures Remove the windshield washer container. Refer to Windshield Washer Solvent Container Replacement . Using 2 flat-bladed tools, gently pry the windshield washer solvent pump from the front side of the washer container. Discard the old windshield washer solvent pump grommet. |
| 1 | Windshield Washer Solvent Pump |
| 2 | Windshield Washer Solvent Pump Grommet Tip: Discard the old grommet and use the new grommet in the kit. |
Scheme 5
Scheme 5: Rear Window Washer Pump Replacement
| Callout | Component Name |
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| Preliminary Procedures Remove the windshield washer container. Refer to Windshield Washer Solvent Container Replacement . Using 2 flat-bladed tools, gently pry the rear washer solvent pump from the front side of the washer container. Discard the old rear washer solvent pump grommet. |
| 1 | Rear Windshield Washer Pump Assembly Tip: Discard the old grommet and use the new grommet in the kit. |
Scheme 6
Scheme 6: Windshield Washer Solvent Level Indicator Replacement
| Callout | Component Name |
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| Preliminary Procedures Remove the windshield washer container. Refer to Windshield Washer Solvent Container Replacement . Using 2 flat-bladed tools, gently pry the windshield washer solvent level indicator from the side of the washer container. Discard the old windshield washer solvent level indicator grommet. |
| 1 | Windshield Washer Solvent Level Indicator Tip: Ensure the square edge faces upward upon installation of the new level indicator. |
| 2 | Windshield Washer Solvent Level Indicator Grommet Tip: Discard the old grommet and use the new grommet in the kit. |
Scheme 7
Scheme 7: Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement
| Callout | Component Name |
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| Preliminary Procedure Remove the fixed antenna, if equipped. Refer to Radio Antenna Replacement . Remove the windshield wiper arms. Refer to Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement (Chevrolet Hybrid Two-mode) or Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement (Conventional) . Remove the rear hood seal. Refer to Hood Rear Seal Replacement . |
| 1 | Air Inlet Panel End Panel |
| 2 | Air Inlet Panel Retainer (Qty: 2) |
| 3 | Air Inlet Panel Screw (Qty: 2) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten: 9 N.m (80 lb in) |
| 4 | Air Inlet Panel Clip |
| 5 | Air Inlet Panel |
| CAUTION |
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| Refer to Fastener Caution . |
Scheme 8
Scheme 8: Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement (Chevrolet Hybrid Two-mode)
| Callout | Component Name |
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| 1 | Windshield Washer Arm Finish Cap Tip: Lift the cap from the outside edge and rotate the cap forward in order to expose the wiper arm nut. |
| 2 | Windshield Washer Arm Nut CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tip: Hold the wiper blade arm tip to the vertical black bar target mark located at the lower center portion of the windshield while securing the nut. Tighten: 35 N.m (26 lb ft) |
| 3 | Windshield Wiper Arm Assembly Procedure Use the J-39637: Wiper Arm Remover Tool. Transfer the wiper blade to the new windshield wiper arm. Refer to Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement . Special Tools: J-39637: Wiper Arm Remover Tool |
| CAUTION |
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| Refer to Fastener Caution . |
Scheme 9
Scheme 9: Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement (Conventional)
| Callout | Component Name |
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| Procedure Open the hood in order to access and remove the wiper arm assembly. Remove the windshield wiper blade from the windshield wiper arm and transfer to the new wiper arm. |
| 1 | Windshield Washer Arm Finish Cap Tip: Use a small flat-bladed tool to remove the finish cap. |
| 2 | Windshield Washer Arm Nut CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tip: Hold the wiper blade arm tip to the vertical black bar target mark located at the lower center portion of the windshield wile securing the nut. Tighten: 35 N.m (26 lb ft) |
| 3 | Windshield Washer Arm Hose Tip: Disconnect the washer hose at the air inlet panel. |
| 4 | Windshield Washer Arm Assembly Tip: Use the J-39637: Wiper Arm Remover Tool. Special Tools: J-39637: Wiper Arm Remover Tool |
| CAUTION |
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| Refer to Fastener Caution . |
Scheme 10
Scheme 10: Rear Window Wiper Arm Replacement (Yukon, Tahoe, Hybrid Two-mode)
| Callout | Component Name |
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| Preliminary Procedure Electrically cycle the wiper arm to the mid-wipe position on the rear window prior to wiper arm nut cap removal. Clean the knurls on the rear wiper motor pivot shaft after the rear wiper arm has been removed. |
| 1 | Rear Wiper Arm Nut Cap Tip: Lift up on rearward end of cap to disengage the cap from the rear wiper arm. |
| 2 | Rear Window Wiper Arm Nut CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tip: Clean the knurls on the pivot shaft prior to installing the wiper arm to the pivot shaft. Tighten: 9 N.m (80 lb in) |
| 3 | Rear Wiper Arm Washer Hose Tip: Disconnect the washer hose from the liftgate washer hose elbow. |
| 4 | Rear Window Wiper Arm Assembly Procedure Electrically PARK the rear wiper motor. Place the arm onto the pivot shaft while holding the wiper arm tab firmly into the park ramp pocket. Secure the nut. Perform a wet wipe and inspect the park position of the rear wiper arm in the park ramp. |
| CAUTION |
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| Refer to Fastener Caution . |
Scheme 11
Scheme 11: Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
| Callout | Component Name |
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| Preliminary Procedure: Raise the wiper arm to the full up (service up) position off the windshield. |
| 1 | Windshield Wiper Arm Assembly Tip: Do not let the wiper arm come in contact with the windshield assembly. |
| 2 | Windshield Wiper Arm Blade Tip: Release the tab under the sheep hook and pull the wiper blade rearward from the sheep hook. |
Scheme 12
Scheme 12: Rear Window Wiper Blade Replacement (Except Avalanche)
| Callout | Component Name |
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| Preliminary Procedures Key ON, Engine OFF, electrically PARK the rear window wiper arm at the mid-wipe position. Lift the rear wiper arm from the rear liftgate glass. Detach the rear window wiper blade from the rear window wiper arm. Carefully set the rear window wiper arm on the glass. Replace the rear window wiper blade. Electrically PARK the rear window wiper arm into the rear wiper arm park ramp. Cycle the ignition key OFF. |
| 1 | Rear Window Wiper Blade Assembly |
Scheme 13
Scheme 13: Rear Window Wiper Motor Replacement
| Callout | Component Name |
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| Preliminary Procedures Remove the liftgate interior trim panel. Refer to Liftgate Trim Panel Replacement . Remove the rear wiper arm assembly. Refer to Rear Window Wiper Blade Replacement (Except Avalanche) . Remove the rear wiper motor pivot shaft nut and spacer. |
| 1 | Rear Window Wiper Motor Assembly Bolt (Qty: 2) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tip: Tighten the rear wiper motor pivot shaft nut after the motor and pivot shaft spacer have been installed. Tighten: 9 N.m (80 lb in) |
| 2 | Rear Window Wiper Motor Assembly Procedure Pull the wiper motor forward towards the front of the vehicle. Disconnect the electrical connector. Remove the rear wiper motor from the inner liftgate panel. Check the rear wiper shaft spacer upon installation of the new wiper motor to ensure proper position of the spacer to the rear liftgate panel. |
| CAUTION |
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| Refer to Fastener Caution . |
Scheme 14
Scheme 14: Windshield Wiper System Module Replacement
| Callout | Component Name |
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| Preliminary Procedure Remove the wiper arms. Refer to Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement (Chevrolet Hybrid Two-mode) or Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement (Conventional) . Remove the air inlet grille panels. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement . |
| 1 | Windshield Wiper System Module Assembly Bolt (Qty: 3) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten: 9 N.m (80 lb in) |
| 2 | Windshield Wiper System Module Assembly Tip: Raise the module and disconnect the electrical connector. |
| CAUTION |
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| Refer to Fastener Caution . |
Scheme 15
Scheme 15: Windshield Outside Moisture Sensor Replacement
| Callout | Component Name |
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| 1 | Rain Sensor Module Trim Cover Procedure: Gently pry the trim cover outward in order to remove the cover from the rain sensor module. |
| 2 | Electrical Connector Procedure: Disconnect the electrical connector. |
| 3 | Rain Sensor Module and Retainer Clips Procedure Disengage the two metal retaining clips from the mounting bracket on the windshield. Remove the entire sensor from the windshield. Remove the old conductive gel residue from the windshield. Clean the area of the windshield that contacts the windshield moisture sensor lens with a 50/50 mixture of isopropyl alcohol and water by volume on a dampened lint-free cloth. Remove the plastic protective covering from the lens of the new sensor. Position and install the moisture sensor back onto the windshield bracket. Engage the two metal retaining clips to the mounting bracket on the windshield. Connect the electrical cover. Secure the rain sensor module trim cover. |
Scheme 16
Scheme 16: Windshield Outside Moisture Sensor Lens Replacement
| Callout | Component Name |
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| Procedure: Remove the rain sensor module from the windshield bracket. Refer to Windshield Outside Moisture Sensor Replacement . |
| 1 | Windshield Moisture Sensor Procedure Wearing latex rubber gloves, hold the moisture sensor in the left or right hand. Release the 3 clips securing the lens to the sensor. Be careful when disengaging the sensor and the lens cover, keep the sensor electronics free from any dirt, debris or foreign material while open. Discard the old moisture sensor lens. |
| 2 | Windshield Moisture Sensor Lens |
| 3 | Windshield Moisture Sensor Lens Cover Procedure Remove the old conductive jell residue from the windshield mounting bracket. Clean the area of the windshield that contacts the windshield moisture sensor lens with a 50/50 mixture of isopropyl alcohol and water by volume on a dampened lint free cloth. Align and secure the two sensor halves back as one unit. Remove the plastic protective covering from the lens. Position and install the moisture sensor back onto the windshield bracket. Connect the electrical cover. Secure the rain sensor module trim cover. |
Scheme 17
Scheme 17: Rear Window Wiper Arm Parking Ramp Replacement
| Callout | Component Name |
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| Preliminary Procedure Open the liftgate. Remove the interior liftgate trim panel. Refer to Liftgate Trim Panel Replacement . |
| 1 | Rear Window Wiper Arm Park Ramp Nut CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten: 9 N.m (80 lb in) |
| 2 | Rear Window Wiper Arm Park Ramp Tip: Upon installation, align the pin in the rear of the ramp to the hole in the liftgate outer panel. |
| CAUTION |
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| Refer to Fastener Caution . |
