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Wiper Arm: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Place the wiper arm/blades in the PARK position and turn ignition OFF.
2. Unsnap arm cover. By hand rock gently side to side and slide away from arm pivot. To remove the left side raise hood for clearance
3. Loosen retention nut.
4. Remove the arm from the pivot by using a universal claw puller or by hand rock gently side to side and slide. Raise blade and arm off glass and rock side to side while applying pressure with the puller till loose. Ensure that the puller is not on the collar below the arm.
5. Remove arm retention nut and arm.

INSTALLATION
1. Place arm on pivot shaft, align blade with wiper location made on windshield
2. Start retention nut.
3. Raise arm and blade off windshield while tightening retention nut. Tighten nut to 33 to 40 Nm (23 to 29 ft. lbs).
4. Install arm head cover.