Rear Wiper Arm Replacement

REMOVAL

Fig.9 Rear Wiper Arm Remove/Install:

1. Lift the rear wiper arm pivot cover by lifting it at the rear wiper motor output shaft end of the arm.
2. Remove the nut that secures the rear wiper arm to the rear wiper motor output shaft.

Wiper Arm Puller:

3. If necessary, use a battery terminal puller to disengage the wiper arm from the rear wiper motor output shaft splines.

NOTE: Depending upon the size and type of puller used, it may be necessary to remove the spare tire from the tailgate. Refer to the owner's manual in the vehicle glove box for information on removing the spare tire from the tailgate.

4. Remove the rear wiper arm pivot end from the motor output shaft.

INSTALLATION

NOTE: Always install the wiper arm and blade with the wiper motor in the Park position.

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. Place the wiper arm onto the tailgate with the wiper arm support positioned on the park ramp and the tapered mounting hole on the pivot end of the arm positioned over the rear wiper motor output shaft.

Fig.11 Rear Wiper Arm Installation:

2. Position the tab on the back of the rear wiper arm support on the tailgate park ramp in the Installation Position.
3. With the wiper arm in the Installation Position, push the tapered mounting hole on the pivot end of the wiper arm down over the rear wiper motor output shaft.
4. Install and tighten the nut that secures the rear wiper arm to the rear wiper motor output shaft. Tighten the nut to 18 Nm (13 ft. lbs.).
5. Close the rear wiper arm pivot cover.
6. Lift the rear wiper arm support away from the park ramp, then place the wiper arm support in the park ramp in the Park Position .