Wiper Motor Replacement: Windshield

2008 Chevrolet HHR LT, 2.4 P, AutomaticSECTION Windshield
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NOTE: Be careful not to scratch or damage the hood and the body.
  1. Remove the windshield wiper arms (see WIPER ARM REPLACEMENTΒ  ).
  2. Remove the under-cowl panel and the hood hinge cover (see COWL COVER REPLACEMENT ).
  3. Disconnect the 4P connector (A) from the windshield wiper motor subharness (B).
    Fig 1: 4P Connector, Windshield Wiper Motor Subharness And Wiper Linkage Assembly With Torque Specifications
    G06431674Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Remove the bolts and the wiper linkage assembly (C).
  5. Mark lines (A) to show the original adjustment, then remove the connection rod (B) from the linkage (C).
    Fig 2: Mark Lines, Connection Rod And Linkage With Torque Specifications
    G06431675Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Disconnect the windshield wiper motor subharness (D) from windshield wiper motor (E).
  7. Remove the three bolts, and separate the windshield wiper motor from the linkage assembly (F).
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