2022 Chevrolet Trax Windshield Wiper Replacement
Complete guide to 2022 Chevrolet Trax windshield wiper replacement. Cost estimates, difficulty level, time required, and environmental impact.
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💰 Cost Breakdown
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🔧 Repair Overview
Windshield Wiper Replacement is one of the most common repairs for 2022 Chevrolet Trax. This repair involves replacing the damaged maintenance component with a new or refurbished part. The process typically takes 10-15 min and requires easy skill level.
What You'll Need
- Replacement maintenance part (OEM or aftermarket)
- Precision screwdriver set (Phillips #000 or pentalobe)
- Opening tools (plastic spudger, suction cup)
- Adhesive strips or glue
- Clean workspace with good lighting
Step-by-Step Process
Step 1: Make it safe
Raise the hood.
Remove the negative terminal clamp from the battery. Should be 10 mm
Step 2: Mark existing wiper location
Apply painters tape to the windshield under each wiper arm.
Use a mark to record the wiper arm position on the windshield
Step 3: Removing the wiper arms
Remove Antenna, use the proper wrench to loosen the antenna from the base.
Pull the washer hoses off of the small studs near the wiper arm bases.
Open the plastic caps from the base of the washer arms, using the proper socket wrench, loosen and remove the hold down nut.
Remove the washer arms. They make a puller tool but you should be able to wiggle them back and forth and lift them off the stud.
Step 4: Remove the cover grille
Remove the plastic end covers by prying them off with a wide screw driver
Remove 2 clips on the front of the plastic grille.
Remove 2 bolts from each side of the plastic grille.
Pull up on the grille and disconnect the wiper fluid tube near the drivers fender. there should be a section that will pull apart to allow removal.
Step 5: Remove wiper transmission
remove three bolts holding the wiper transmission to the body. There should be a rubber gasket on each one - do not remove them from the assembly.
Remove the power plug, squeeze the plug on the bottom and pull, it should release with little effort.
Now you have to wiggle the transmission back and forth in the fire wall area in order to get it out
Step 6: Remove Wiper motor
Using a screwdriver, pry off the linkage from the motor arm.
Remove three TORX (30) screws which will separate the wiper motor from the wiper transmission.
NOTE - if you purchase the wiper transmission assembly from a Chevy dealership, it will probably come with a new motor already attached. This means you can skip this step.
Step 7: Reassembly
Reverse the steps to install the wiper transmission assembly.
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DIY vs Professional Repair
✋ DIY Repair
- ✅ Lower cost (parts only: $9-$24)
- ✅ Learn new skills
- ❌ Risk of further damage
- ❌ No warranty
- ❌ Requires tools and time
🔧 Professional Repair
- ✅ Expert installation
- ✅ Warranty included
- ✅ Faster turnaround
- ❌ Higher cost ($15-$40)
- ❌ Need to find reputable shop
Environmental Impact
By choosing to repair your 2022 Chevrolet Trax instead of replacing it, you're preventing approximately 6099 kg of CO₂ emissions. Manufacturing a new 2022 Chevrolet Trax generates 6100 kg of CO₂, while this repair only produces about 1 kg of CO₂. That's a 100% reduction in carbon emissions!
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