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Wiper Arm: Service and Repair

Front Wiper Arms: On-Vehicle Repair

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Removal

1. Remove wiper arm covers and wiper arm nuts.
2. Remove front RH wiper arm and front LH wiper arm.
3. Remove front RH blade assembly and front LH blade assembly.

Installation

1. Operate wiper motor one full cycle, then turn "OFF" (Auto Stop).
2. Clean up the pivot area as shown. This will reduce possibility of wiper arm looseness.







3. Install front RH blade assembly and front LH blade assembly.
4. Install front RH wiper arm and front LH wiper arm.
5. Ensure that wiper blades stop within proper clearance. Perform "FRONT WIPER ARM ADJUSTMENT".
6. Tighten wiper arm nuts to specified torque, and install wiper arm covers. Refer to [Wiper Motor and Linkage: On-Vehicle Repair].

FRONT WIPER ARM ADJUSTMENT

1. Operate wiper motor one full cycle, then turn "OFF" (Auto Stop).
2. Lift the wiper blade up and then rest it onto glass surface, check the blade clearance "L1" and "L2".







Clearance "L1": 24.5 - 39.5 mm (0.965 - 1.555 in)
Clearance "L2": 23.5 - 38.5 mm (0.925 - 1.516 in)

3. Remove wiper arm covers and wiper arm nuts.
4. Adjust front wiper arms on wiper motor pivot shafts to obtain above specified blade clearances.
5. Tighten wiper arm nuts to specified torque, and install wiper arm covers. Refer to [Wiper Motor and Linkage: On-Vehicle Repair].