Rear Wiper Arm Replacement

Fig.14 Rear Wiper Arm:

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the rear washer nozzle hose and clip from the external nipple of the rear wiper motor output shaft bezel.
2. Lift the rear wiper arm pivot cover and remove the retaining nut.
3. Lift the rear wiper arm far enough to engage the over-center arm hinge in its upright position to hold the wiper blade off of the glass.
4. Using a slight rocking action, remove the rear wiper arm pivot end from the motor output shaft.

INSTALLATION

NOTE: Be certain that the rear wiper motor is in the park position before attempting to install the wiper arm. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position and move the rear wiper and washer switch rocker to its OFF position. If the wiper motor output shaft moves, wait until it stops moving, then turn the ignition switch back to the OFF position. The wiper motor is now in its park position.

Rear Wiper Arm Installation:

1. The rear wiper arm must be indexed to the motor output shaft with the rear wiper motor in the park position to be properly installed. Position the rear wiper arm pivot end onto the motor output shaft so that the distance from the lower edge of the wiper arm tip to the upper edge of the lower liftgate glass seal is from 27 to 35 mm (1.06 to 1.38 inches).

Fig.14 Rear Wiper Arm:

2. Install and tighten the wiper arm retaining nut. Tighten the nut to 18 Nm (160 in. lbs.).
3. Gently lower the wiper arm until the wiper blade rests on the glass.
4. Close the rear wiper arm pivot cover.
5. Wet the liftgate glass, then operate the rear wiper. Turn the rear wiper switch to the OFF position, then check for the correct wiper arm position and adjust as required.
6. Reconnect the rear washer nozzle hose and clip to the external nipple of the rear wiper motor output shaft bezel.