Wiper Arm Tip Pressure Check

Wiper Arm Tip Pressure Check:

1. Run the wiper arms to the mid-wipe position.
2. Remove the wiper blades from the wiper arms. Refer to Wiper Arm Blade Replacement.
3. Attach a scale to the wiper arm where the wiper blade attaches. Measure the force required to lift the wiper arm perpendicular to the windshield to normal working height (the height with the wiper blade attached).
4. Replace the wiper arm if the measurement is not within the specification. Refer to Wiper Arm Replacement.

Tip Pressure
^ Driver side - 8.1 - 9.5 Newtons (26-31 oz.)
^ Passenger side - 5.8 - 7.0 Newtons (19-23 oz.)
^ Install the wiper blades on the wiper arms.