Hi, We have a 2004 saturn ion and we need to cahnge the windshield washer transmission and can't figur out how to remove the wipers, without bending the arm. Is there a easy way to do it?

i would suggest getting a lock nut or a spring washer for this. the vibration causes the nut to loosten up. to be safe use a drop of lock tite on it

Hi, there is no danger of blowing a fuse .... the worst that can happen is the pump will run in reverse or (50--50) will work perfectly.
Just hake sure there is washer fluid or water in the reservoir ,,, the don't like being run dry. Good luck

remove plastic cowl that covers your wiper motor ( runs fom one side of car to the other under windshield ) and make sure that the linkage is not broken. broken linkage is a common issue on this car. if it is broken let me know, i can get you some instructions on a cheap diy fix insted of spending $120 - $200 on replacement parts.

This is normal down shift, if it is slight. If it is harsh then it could be a software problem or a seal problem. ie.. sticking solenoid piston. You can get some transmission additive that helps with the seals. But again if it is slight and not throwing you threw the windshield I wouldn't worry about it.

The motor could be bad, but it's likely that the ball joint connections under the hood area under the cowl have become disconnected for the one windshield wiper arm.

The connection of the arm that moves should be checked for being at the correct angle for parking.
Removal & Installation 2000-03 Wiper Motor and Bushing Replacement L4-2.2L (Vin F) & V6-3.0L (Vin R) To Remove:

1. Before servicing the vehicle refer to the precautions at the beginning of this section
2. Remove the wiper arm finish caps
3. Mark both wiper arm positions on the windshield by using a wax pencil or tape
4. Remove or disconnect the following:
   • Wiper arm retaining nuts and washers
   • Wiper arms
   • Weather-strip at rear of hood
     
     
     
     
   • Grill nuts from base of wiper arm shaft
   • Grill
   • Electrical harness connector from the wiper motor
   • Wiper motor retaining bolts
   • Wiper motor assembly from plenum area
   
   
   
   
   
5. If replacing wiper module bushings remove the steel bushing first then the rubber grommet
6. Remove the wiper motor from the transmission assembly

To Install:

1. Install or connect the following:
   • Wiper motor to transmission assembly NOTE: If the wiper module bushings were replaced install the rubber grommet first then the steel bushing.
     
   • Wiper motor to plenum area
   • Wiper motor retaining bolts; torque to 44 lb-in. (5 Nm)
   • Electrical harness connector to the wiper motor
   • Weather-strip at the rear of hood
   • Grill
   • Grill nuts to the base of the wiper arm shaft
2. Install the wiper arm assemblies at the marks made during removal or at the PARK position if a new wiper motor is installed
3. Install the wiper arm retaining washers and nuts; torque to 9 lb-ft. (12 Nm)
4. Install the wiper arm finish caps
5. Verify correct wiper system operation

i dont think the ion was made in 2000, they started making them in 2003, heres a diagram of a 2003 ion fuse box and the wiper fuse location.hope this helps,

At the end of the wiper arm where it attaches there will be a plastic cap over a nut.Remove the plastic cap and remove the nut and you will be able to remove the wiper arm.I hope this helped.

Hi check if the nut is is tight on the wiper handle to the linkage and also check that it did not strip before tightening good luck

Their is a solution to the common saturn ion windsheild wiper problems. A new improved version of the wiper linkage is available and it has aluminum pivots instead of plastic. The plastic pivots were the weekest point of that linkage. I bought one oat this link and put it in myself. Awesome product

20 amp or 30 amp would do