Wiper Arm: Service and Repair

Removal and Installation for Front Wiper Arms, Adjustment for Front Wiper Arms Stop Location




1. Prior to wiper arm installation, turn on front wiper switch to operate front wiper motor and then turn it "OFF" (Auto stop).
2. Lift the blade up and then set it down onto glass surface to set the blade center to clearance "L1" and "L2" immediately before tightening nut.
3. Eject washer fluid. Turn on front wiper switch to operate front wiper motor and then turn it "OFF".
4. Ensure that wiper blades stop within clearance "L1" and "L2".
Clearance L1 : 32.5 - 47.5 mm (1.280 - 1.870 in)
Clearance L2 : 24.5 - 39.5 mm (0.965 - 1.555 in)

- Tighten wiper arm nuts to specified torque.
Front wiper arm mounting nuts : 23.6 N-m (2.4 kg-m, 17 ft-lb)




- Before reinstalling wiper arm, clean up the pivot area as illustrated. This will reduce possibility of wiper arm looseness.