Removal Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Removal Procedure
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  1. Remove the air inlet grille panel. Refer to AIR INLET GRILLE PANEL REPLACEMENT in Body Front End.
  2. Disconnect the wiper motor electrical connector.
  3. Remove the screws from the wiper drive system module.
  4. Remove the wiper drive system module from the vehicle.
    Fig 1: Removing Wiper Drive System Module
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  5. Using J 39232, disconnect the transmission from the wiper motor crank arm.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Transmission From Wiper Motor Crank Arm
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  6. Remove the wiper motor screws.
  7. Remove the wiper motor from the wiper drive system module.
    Fig 3: Removing Wiper Motor Screws
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
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