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Front Wiper Arms Replacement

REMOVAL

CAUTION: The driver side wiper arm must be parked above the passenger side. Failure to do so will result in damage to the arms, blades or system.

1. Lift the arm cap upward.
2. Remove the nut holding wiper arm to the wiper pivot.

Fig.1 Wiper Arm Removal:




3. Using a suitable two jaw puller, separate the wiper arm from the wiper pivot.

INSTALLATION
1. Verify that the wiper motor and linkage are in the park position.

Fig.2 Wiper Arm Adjustment:




2. Place the wiper arm in position over the wiper pivot.
3. Install the nut to hold the wiper arm to the wiper pivot. Torque nut to 35 Nm (26 ft. lbs.).

CAUTION: It is important to torque the wiper arm nut properly to insure that the wiper arm head does not strip and damage the arm, blade, and pivot of both wiper arms.

4. Push the arm cap cover down.