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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2007 🢒 Cobalt 🢒 Body Systems 🢒 Wipers and Washers 🢒 Windshield Wiper Motor Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the air inlet grille panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement.
  2. Remove the windshield wiper transmission. Refer to Windshield Wiper Transmission Replacement.
  3. Remove the wiper crank arm nut.
  4. Remove the wiper crank arm from the wiper motor.

    5. Object Number: 1235608 Size: SH
  5. Remove the wiper motor screws.
  6. Remove the wiper motor from the wiper transmission assembly.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 2141571 Size: SH
  1. Position the wiper motor to the wiper transmission assembly.

    2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  2. Install the wiper motor screws.

    3. Tighten
    8 N·m (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).

    5. Tighten
    19.5 N·m (14 lb ft).

  5. Install the windshield wiper transmission. Refer to Windshield Wiper Transmission Replacement.
  6. Install the air inlet grille panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement.