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2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WD

Removal Procedure

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Removal Procedure
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  1. Remove the rear wiper arm. Refer to WIPER ARM REPLACEMENT - REAR  .
  2. Remove the nut (1) and the wiper packing (2).
  3. Open the liftgate glass (8).
  4. Remove the wiper motor cover (7) using a flat bladed tool.
  5. Disconnect the 2 rear defogger electrical connectors (3).
  6. Remove the 2 nuts (6) from the wiper motor assembly (5).
  7. Remove the rear wiper motor (5) from the liftgate glass (8).
    Fig 1: Removing Rear Wiper Motor From Liftgate Glass
    G01433872Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Disconnect the junction switch electrical connector (6).
  9. Remove the junction switch nut (4) and the junction switch (5).
  10. Remove the 3 screws (3) that hold the rear wiper shaft cover (1) to the wiper motor assembly (2).
  11. Remove the rear wiper shaft cover (1) from the wiper motor assembly (2).
    Fig 2: Removing Rear Wiper Shaft Cover From Wiper Motor Assembly
    G01433873Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
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