Opel 1900 1973 Service Manual page 59

1 E- 38 1973 OPEL SERVICE MANUAL
4. Turn switch on to see if wiper niotor will function
with wiper linkage'detached. If wiper motor will ndt
run, disconnect connector at wiper motor and co?-
hot
lead from battery to terminal No. 53
wiper motor. If wiper motor runs, the wiper switch
is faulty or there is an break in the lead wire. If wiper
motor still will not run, remove and bench test.
MAJOR REPAIR
WIPER TRANSMISSIONS
Removal (1900 and Manta)
1. Remove wiper blade (2).
2. Remove the wiper transmission retaining nut,
washer, and rubber seal ring. See .Figure lE-1.
Figure
3. Remove instrument cluster housing.
If only left wiper transmission is to be serviced, it can
be done without removing any 'other instrument
panel components. If the right side, or both, trans-
missions are to be serviced, then it will be necessary
for complete instrument panel removal. On the Ral-
lye models, the gauge carrier must also be remove&
are secured to the instrument panel cover, by two ('2)
spring clips, and should not be removed from dayh
cover. Remove cover and duct as, a unit.
4. Remove retaining clips from transmission co;-
Item "A", Figure lE-2.
5. Remove the screws securing the wiper transmis-
sion to the inner side of the cowl (Items "B", Figuie
Retaining Nut
Installation
1. Place wiper transmissions into position at cowl
and install holding screws.
2. Push connecting rods onto transmission cranking
arm pins and install retaining clips. See Figure lE-2,
Item "A".
3. Reinstall dash and instrument cluster parts.
4. 1nst:all the rubber seal ring, washer, and transmis-
sion retaining nut. See Figure IE-1.
5. Install wiper blades and check the position of the
blades in the park position. See Figure lE-3.
Wiper Blades
Figure lE-3
Removal and Installation of GT W/per Transmission
1. Remove nuts and remove both wiper arms. See
Figure lE-4.
2. Remove three (3) bolts from each windshield
Park Position
in