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Wiper Arm: Service and Repair

Removal and Installation

FRONT WIPER ARMS

Removal
1. Operate wiper motor one full cycle, then turn "off" (auto stop).
2. Remove the wiper arm caps and wiper arm nuts.
3. Remove wiper arms.

Installation
1. Prior to wiper arm installation, turn on wiper switch to operate wiper motor and then turn it "OFF" (auto stop).




2. Clean up the pivot area as illustrated. This will reduce possibility of wiper arm looseness.
3. Install wiper arms and wiper arm nuts, tighten to specified torque.

Front wiper arm nuts : 19.7 N.m (2.0 kg-m, 174 in-lb)

4. Install wiper arm covers, check and adjust clearance "L1" and "L2" as necessary to ensure proper blade overlap.

WIPER ARM ADJUSTMENT AFTER INSTALLATION
1. Operate wiper motor one full cycle, then turn "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.

Clearance "L1" : 24.5 - 39.5 mm (0.965 - 1.555 in)
Clearance "L2" : 32.5 - 47.5 mm (1.280 - 1.870 in)

3. Eject washer fluid. Turn on wiper switch to operate wiper motor and then turn it "OFF".