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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2009TAHOE BASE, 4.8 CREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 12 (WIPER SYSTEM & WASHER SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSWIPER MOTOR REPLACEMENT - REAR
2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Base, 4.8 C

Wiper Motor Replacement - Rear

2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Base, 4.8 CSECTION Wiper Motor Replacement - Rear
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Fig 1: Identifying Rear Wiper Arm Components
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Wiper Motor Replacement - Rear

Callout Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

  1. Remove the liftgate interior trim panel. Refer to Liftgate Trim Panel Replacement .
  2. Remove the rear wiper arm assembly. Refer to Wiper Arm Blade Replacement - Rear .
  3. Remove the rear wiper motor pivot shaft nut and spacer.
    NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

    Tighten:  Tighten the rear wiper motor pivot shaft nut to 4.9 N.m (43 lb in) after the motor and spacer have been installed.
1 Rear Window Wiper Motor Assembly Bolts (Qty: 2)

Tighten:  9 N.m (80 lb in)
2 Rear Window Wiper Motor Assembly
Tip: 
  1. Pull the wiper motor forward towards the front of the vehicle.
  2. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  3. Remove the rear wiper motor from the inner liftgate panel.
  4. Check the rear wiper shaft spacer upon installation of the new wiper motor to ensure proper position of the spacer to the rear liftgate panel.
RENDER: 1.0x

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