Wiper Arm: Service and Repair

WIPER ARM REPLACEMENT

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 39822 Wiper Arm Puller

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Turn the ignition switch to the ACCY position.
2. Set the wiper switch to the PULSE position.
3. Turn the ignition off when the wiper arms are in the inner-wipe position and they are not moving.
4. Disconnect the washer hose from the wiper arm.
5. Remove the cover from the wiper arm nut.
6. Remove the wiper arm nut.
7. Using the J 39822, remove the wiper arm from the wiper transmission drive shaft.




8. Remove the wiper blade from the wiper arm.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the wiper blade on the wiper arm.




2. Install the wiper arm on the wiper transmission drive shaft.
1. Put the ignition switch in the ACCY position.
2. Set the wiper switch to the PULSE position. The windshield wiper system should be operating.
3. Turn the ignition off when the wipers are in the innerwipe position, same as the park position, and not moving.
4. Install the wiper arm onto the wiper transmission drive shaft while maintaining the following distances between the wiper blade and the bottom of the windshield:
- Driver side-LH blade tip - 47 mm (1.85 in)
- Passenger side-RH wiper arm - 90 mm (3.54 in)

IMPORTANT: The measuring device must be held at 90 degrees, perpendicular, to the wiper blade.

3. Install the wiper arm nut.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten the nut to 30 Nm (22 lb ft).

4. Install the cover to the wiper arm nut.
5. Connect the washer hose to the wiper arm.