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HOMESERVICE MANUALSGMC2009CANYON 4D PICKUP, 2.9 9REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 29 (WIPER SYSTEM & WASHER SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSWINDSHIELD WIPER ARM REPLACEMENTINSTALLATION PROCEDURE

2009 GMC Canyon 4D Pickup, 2.9 9

Installation Procedure

2009 GMC Canyon 4D Pickup, 2.9 9SECTION Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Isuzu i-370, 2008 Isuzu i-290, 2008 GMC Canyon, and 2008 Chevrolet Colorado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: View Of Wiper Arm & Wiper Arm Blade

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Install the wiper arm blade (2) to the new wiper arm (1).

Fig 2: Installing Wiper Arm

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Lift the wiper blade off the windshield and install the wiper arm (1) to the wiper arm pivot shaft (2).
Align the tip of the wiper blade with the round dot in the blackout area of the windshield.

Fig 3: Positioning Passenger Side Wiper Blade

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For the passenger side blade (2), ensure the wiper blade tip is held in position to the alignment dot (1) on the windshield.

Fig 4: Positioning Driver Side Wiper Blade

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For the driver side blade (2), ensure the wiper blade tip is held in position to the alignment dot (1) on the windshield.
Holding the wiper blade to the windshield dot, install the wiper arm nut.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Continue holding the wiper blade in position while tightening the nut.
Tighten: Tighten the wiper arm nut to 33-38 N.m (24-28 lb ft).
Install new wiper arm nut covers.
Close the hood.

RENDER: 1.0x

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.