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wiper motor replace?

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iamjeff

next gen buick enthusiast
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i got the car running and everything is great(other than a bad MAF), so no it is time to get it inspected. everything works on the car except the wipers. i turn the nob on the column and they dont move. my dad said he can hear a clicking sound when i turn them on, so i assume this is a bad motor. does this sound like a bad motor to ya'll? also, how much of a pain is the motor to change out? thanks

-jeff
 
If you decide to replace the motor, here is what it takes:

1) Mark the position of the arm to motor, then loosen the two 10mm nuts attaching the wiper arms to the motor. Slide the arm off of the ball on the motor.

2) Disconnect and plug or reposition the washer rubber lines so they don't leak all over.

3) Remove the two top bolts from the motor then loosen the bottom bolt. What you will need for this operation is a socket wrench with an extension and 10mm socket. Note: To remove the wiper motor you only have to remove the top 2 mounting bolts and loosen, but not remove, the bottom mounting bolt. The wiper motor mounting ears are cut so that they will slide off the bottom bushing (the bushing stays on the bottom bolt).

4) Disconnect the two electrical connecters and remove pump. It is easiest to remove the connecter near the fender last, as you start moving the wiper motor out of the hole in the cowl. If you need to change out the washer pump, perform step 5.

5) Remove clip then change out pump motor while it is on the bench. By depressing the pointy tab on the clip, it usually pops right out (take care not to break the plastic tab securing the pump on the motor). With the 90 degree clip removed, the pump pulls straight out.

6) Reverse steps to install. Good luck
 
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