Wiper Arm: Service and Repair

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Front

CAUTION: The use of a screwdriver or other prying tool to remove a wiper arm may distort it. This distortion could allow the arm to come off of the pivot shaft, regardless of how carefully it is installed.

Wiper Arm Remove/Install:

1. Lift the wiper arm to permit the latch to be pulled out to its holding position, then release the arm. The arm will remain off the windshield with the latch in this position.
2. Remove the arm from the pivot using a rocking motion.

Front Wiper Arm Installation:

3. Install the arm and blade with the wiper motor in the Park position. See the Front Wiper Arm Installation illustration.
4. Mount the arms on the pivot shafts so that the tip of the wiper blade is on the upper edge of the lower windshield blackout area, + 15 mm/ - 0 mm (+ 0.59 in] - 0 in.).
5. Lift the wiper arm away from the windshield slightly to relieve the spring tension on the latch. Push the latch into the locked position and slowly release the arm until the wiper blade rests on the windshield.
6. Operate the wipers with the windshield glass wet, then turn the wiper switch to the Off position. Check for the correct wiper arm positioning and readjust if required.

Rear

CAUTION: The use of a screwdriver or other prying tool to remove a wiper arm may distort it. This distortion could allow the arm to come off of the pivot shaft, regardless of how carefully it is installed.

1. Lift the wiper arm to permit the latch to be pulled out to its holding position, then release the arm. The arm will remain off the lift glass with the latch in this position.
2. Remove the wiper arm from the motor output shaft using a rocking motion.

Rear Wiper Arm Installation:

3. Install the rear wiper arm with the wiper motor in the Park position. Place the rear wiper blade on the lift glass so that it is parallel to or tipped down from the upper edge of the lift glass a maximum of 80 mm (3.14 in).
4. Lift the wiper arm away from the lift glass slightly to relieve the spring tension on the latch. Push the latch into the locked position and slowly release the arm until the wiper blade rests on the lift glass.
5. Operate the wiper with the lift glass wet, then turn the wiper switch to the Off position. Check for the correct wiper arm positioning and readjust if required.