Wiper Arm: Service and Repair
WIPER ARM REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the windshield wiper arm stud cap that conceals the nut.
3. Remove the windshield wiper arm nut and washer.
IMPORTANT: Do Not pry on the wiper arm to remove the wiper arm from the shaft.
4. Grasp the windshield wiper arm with both hands.
5. Use a rocking motion to loosen the windshield wiper arm from the pivots.
6. Remove the windshield wiper arm and blade.
7. Repeat step 2 through step 5 to remove the remaining windshield wiper arm and blade.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Position the center of the left wiper arm (2) 60 mm (2 1/2 in) above the top of the air inlet grille panel to install the windshield wiper arm and blade.
2. Position the center of the right wiper arm (1) 70 mm (2 3/4 in) above the top of the air inlet grille panel to install the windshield wiper arm and blade.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Install the windshield wiper arm washers and nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the windshield wiper arm nuts to 14 N.m (11 lb ft).
4. Install the windshield wiper arm stud caps.
5. Close the hood.