Wipers/Washers - Rear Wiper Blade Damaged/Missing

09-013

February 25, 2009

Applies To:
2009 Pilot - ALL

Rear Wiper Blade May Be Damaged or Missing

SYMPTOM

The rear wiper blade may be damaged or missing from the vehicle.

PROBABLE CAUSE

When the rear wiper blade is not in its holder, the rear wiper arm can swing away from the vehicle. If this happens during a car wash, the wiper blade can get caught in the car washing equipment, causing it to break off or get damaged.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Install a new rear wiper arm and, if needed, a new wiper blade. Attach the new arm with the blade end about 1 inch lower than the original arm's installed position.





PARTS INFORMATION

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

In warranty: The normal warranty applies.

Operation Number: 741110

Flat Rate Time: 0.2 hour

Failed Part: P/N 76720-SZA-A01
H/C 8881351

Defect Code: 05701

Symptom Code: 01801

Skill Level: Repair Technician

Out of warranty:
Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Parts and Service Manager or your Zone Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Pull off the plastic cover from the wiper arm pivot.

2. Remove the wiper arm mounting nut and the wiper arm.





3. Place a new wiper arm onto the pivot, with its blade end about 1 inch lower than the original arm's installed position.

4. Torque the mounting nut to 9.8 N.m (7.2 lb-ft).

5. If the rear wiper blade is still attached to the original wiper arm, check the blade's condition:

^ If the blade is undamaged, detach it from the original arm, and install it on the new arm.

^ If the blade is damaged, install a new blade on the new arm.

6. Insert the rear wiper blade into the wiper blade holder on the tailgate.