The windshield wiper is removed to straighten or replace deformed rods and levers

Replace a faulty gear motor with a new one.

Features and connection diagrams of the windshield wiper can be found in the article - "Features of the windshield wiper operation"

You will need: a 10 mm wrench, a screwdriver.

Replacing and repairing the Niva Chevrolet windshield wiper

Remove the fastening nut cover lever.

Replacing and repairing the Niva Chevrolet windshield wiper

Unscrew the lever mounting nut.

Note that there is a spring washer installed under the nut.

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Remove the lever.

Replacing and repairing the Niva Chevrolet windshield wiper

Disconnect the wiring harness connector from the underhood lamp switch

Replacing and repairing the Niva Chevrolet windshield wiper

Remove the switch.

Replacing and repairing the Niva Chevrolet windshield wiper

Remove the screws securing the windshield trim

Replacement and repair of the Niva Chevrolet windshield wiper

Remove the trim.

Replacement and repair of the Niva Chevrolet windshield wiper

Disconnect the windshield wiper wiring harness block.

Replacing and repairing the Niva Chevrolet windshield wiper

Replacing and repairing the Niva Chevrolet windshield wiper

Unscrew the bolts of the rod mounting brackets on both sides

Replacing and repairing the Niva Chevrolet windshield wiper

Remove the windshield trim mounting bracket

Replacing and repairing the Niva Chevrolet windshield wiper

Unscrew the bolts securing the gearmotor bracket to the front shield.

Replacing and repairing the Niva Chevrolet windshield wiper

Remove the windshield wiper mechanism as an assembly.

Replacing and repairing the Niva Chevrolet windshield wiper

Before removing mark the relative position of the rod bracket relative to the gear motor.

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Unscrew the nut securing the rods to the gear motor.

Replacing and repairing the Niva Chevrolet windshield wiper

Unscrew the three bolts securing the gear motor to the bracket

Replacement and repair of Niva Chevrolet windshield wiper

Remove the gear motor.

Assemble and install the windshield wiper mechanism in the reverse order