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2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Base, 4.8 C

Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement (Conventional)

2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Base, 4.8 CSECTION Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement (Conventional)
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Fig 1: Windshield Wiper Arm (Conventional)
GM2064910Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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Procedure

  1. Open the hood in order to access and remove the wiper arm assembly.
  2. Remove the windshield wiper blade from the windshield wiper arm and transfer to the new wiper arm.
1 Windshield Washer Arm Finish Cap
Tip:  Use a small flat-bladed tool to remove the finish cap.
2 Windshield Washer Arm Nut
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Tip:  Hold the wiper blade arm tip to the vertical black bar target mark located at the lower center portion of the windshield wile securing the nut.

Tighten:  35 N.m (26 lb ft)
3 Windshield Washer Arm Hose
Tip:  Disconnect the washer hose at the air inlet panel.
4 Windshield Washer Arm Assembly
Tip:  Use the J 39637  Wiper Arm Remover Tool. See Special Tools .
RENDER: 1.0x

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