Removal and Replacement

Windshield Wiper Arms

Observe notes on contact corrosion. Refer to => [ Contact Corrosion ] Service Precautions.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Windshield wiper arm tool set (T10369)

Removing

• If the windshield wiper motor is to be run during the work procedure, the hood must be closed, otherwise the voltage supply of the wiper motor will be interrupted.

- Bring windshield wiper into service position. Refer to => [ Windshield Wipers, Bringing into Service Position ] Procedures.

- Switch off ignition and remove ignition key.

- Using a screwdriver, pry the caps - arrows - off the wiper arms - 1 -.





- Loosen the nut - 2 - several turns.

- Position the puller (T10369/1) on the wiper arm - 1 - as illustrated.





- Position the thrust piece - 2 - on the wiper axle.

- Rotate the bolt - 3 - clockwise until the wiper arm is removed from the axle.

- Remove nuts completely and remove wiper arms.

Installing

There is a risk of damaging the body.

• The driver and passenger side wiper arms are different lengths.

Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following:

- Adjust wiper arms. Refer to => [ Windshield Wiper Arms, Adjusting ] Adjustments.