The windshield wiper motor on my 2000 GMC Yukon froze up a couple of weeks ago during the ice storm. I've ordered a replacement motor and have it in hand, but I've never attempted this type of repair before. It appears that I'll have to remove the wipers and the plastic cover between the hood and the windshield. How difficult is this?

Any suggestions/hints/guidance is appreciated.

Windshield Wiper Motor Replacement
Removal Procedure
Tools Required
J 39232 Wiper Transmission Separator





Remove the wiper arms. Refer to Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement .
Remove the air inlet grille panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement in Body Front End.
Remove the four bolts and the reinforcement panel.



Disconnect the electrical connector from the wiper motor.



Remove the two bolts from the wiper transmission assembly.
Remove the wiper transmission assembly from the vehicle



Remove the drive link from the wiper motor crank arm with the J 39232 .



Remove the two bolts retaining the wiper motor.
Remove the wiper motor from the wiper transmission assembly.
Installation Procedure
Tools Required
J 39529 Wiper Transmission Installer





Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

Install the wiper motor onto the wiper transmission assembly with the two bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the two bolts to 8 N·m (71 lb in).





Install the drive link onto the wiper motor crank arm with the J 39529 .



Install the wiper transmission assembly on the vehicle with the two bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the two bolts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).





Connect the electrical connector to the wiper motor .



Install the reinforcement panel with the four bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the four bolts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

Install the air inlet grille panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement in Body Front End.
Install the wiper arms. Refer to Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement .
Operate the wipers and check for proper operation.

There were drawings with this, but they would not import.

Be DAMNED SURE that you turn them on and allow them to 'park' after turning them off BEFORE you attach the arms to be sure they are in the correct position, otherwise, you will be wiping the hood or bending stuff and cussing and throwing tools, kicking the dog, drinking beer with buttermilk....you get the point.

i'm sure it's a little more complicated on a 2000, but i did one on my 85 s-10 and it wasn't hard at all.

Thanks Pilot. Is there any way for me to access the document, including the drawings, that you are posting from? I assume it's some sort of repair manual, but if there's anyway for you to get me access to the drawings, etc that would be great.

email me dbrock@tomlight.com and I will try to send you a link.

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