GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 512042  Size: SH
  1. Remove the rear wiper blade from the rear wiper arm. Refer to Rear Window Wiper Arm Replacement .
  2. Remove the rubber wiper element from the element vertebra.

  3. Object Number: 512043  Size: SH
  4. Remove the element vertebra and end cap from the rear wiper blade.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 512044  Size: SH

    Important: The end cap should be installed on the end of the rear wiper blade that will be the farthest from the rear wiper motor drive shaft.

  1. Install the end cap on the rear wiper blade.
  2. Important: The element must be secure in all the claw sets.

  3. Install the new element into the rear wiper blade and the end cap until the inner claw set engages the vertebra notches.
  4. Install the rear wiper blade onto the rear wiper arm. Refer to Rear Window Wiper Arm Replacement .