Wiper Arm Blade Replacement - Rear: Notes

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R, L31/KL8SECTION Notes
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Important:Β  Do not to allow the wiper arm to fall back and strike the window.

  1. Lift the wiper arm off of the window.
  2. Push in the locking tab of the wiper blade clip and pull downward on the wiper blade.
    Fig 1: Pushing In Locking Tab Of Wiper Blade Clip & Pulling Downward On Wiper Blade
    G01476431Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the wiper blade pivot from the inside radius of the wiper arm.
  4. Bring the wiper arm out through the opening in the wiper blade.
    Fig 2: Bringing Wiper Arm Out Through Opening In Wiper Blade
    G01476432Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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