Monday, November 25, 2013
1990 Chevy Van Wiper Motor Location
You rely on the windshield wipers of your 1990 Chevrolet van to keep your field of vision clear when you are on the road in poor weather conditions. If the wipers fail and you confirm that the relay is intact, the wiper motor might be to blame. Buy a replacement wiper motor from an auto parts retailer, and change it at home.
Instructions
- 1
Park the van, and engage the parking brake. Raise the hood, then rest it on the support rod.
2Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws from the cowl mounted just under the wiper arms, inside the engine compartment. Lift the wiper arms up away from the windshield glass. Push the retaining clip at the base of the wiper arm, and lift it off the mounting post.
3Remove the cowl from the engine compartment. The wiper motor is just below the cowl mounting area, beside the heater duct.
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
How to Replace Wiper Blades on the Chevy S10
Bad wiper blades not only diminish driving visibility during a storm, but also may cause your car to fail inspection. New wipers are affordable and easy to install. Wipers are widely available from automotive parts stores or discount retailers. The toughest choice is picking a brand of wiper suited to your needs.
Instructions
- 1
Find the right size wiper for your Chevy S10. The wipers should be 20 inches for both driver and passenger sides of the car. However, if you want to be absolutely certain, Rain-X has an online guide to wiper sizes.
2Visit the retailer of your choice to purchase the wipers.
3Lift the wiper blade off the windshield.
4Look for a button or mechanism at the center of the wiper and press it.
5Slide the wiper blade out of the J hook of wipers arm. The blade as a whole unit should slide out.
6Slide the new wiper blade into the J hook, until you hear the button click.
7Tug the wiper blade gently to secure it in the J hook.
8Remove any plastic covering from the wiper blades rubber edge.
9Rest the new wiper blade against the windshield. Begin to reinstall the other new wiper, if necessary.
