Wiper Arm: Service and Repair
WIPER ARM REPLACEMENTTOOLS REQUIRED
J 39822 Wiper Arm Puller
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Open the hood.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ACCY position.
3. Turn the wiper switch to the DELAY position.
4. Turn the ignition switch OFF when the wiper arms are in the innerwipe position and not moving.
5. Place a piece of masking tape (5) onto the windshield at the tip of each wiper blade (6) to aid in the wiper arm reinstallation.
6. Disconnect the washer hose (3) from the air inlet grille panel.
7. Remove the wiper arm nut cover (1).
8. Remove the wiper arm nut (2).
9. Using the J 39822, remove the wiper arm from the wiper transmission.
10. Remove the wiper blade from the wiper arm.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the wiper blade onto the wiper arm.
2. Position the tip of the wiper blade (6) to the marks made on the windshield with masking tape (5).
3. Install the wiper arm onto the wiper transmission (4).
4. Install the wiper arm nut (2).
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Tighten
Tighten the nut (2) to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
5. Install the wiper arm nut cover (1).
6. Connect the washer hose (3) to the air inlet grille panel.
7. Remove the masking tape (5) from the windshield.
8. Inspect the wipers for proper operation.