Wiper and Washer Systems: Service and Repair

Installation:

1. Turn ignition ON.
2. Prior to wiper arm installation, turn on wiper switch and then turn it "OFF". Allow wiper to operate until its Auto Stop position is reached before turning ignition off.
3. Lift the blade up and then set it down onto glass surface. Set the blade center to clearance "L" just before tightening nut.
4. Eject washer fluid. Turn on wiper switch to operate wiper motor and then turn it "OFF".
5. Ensure that wiper blades stop within clearance "L".
Clearance "L": 27-41 mm (1.06-1.61 in)
^ Tighten windshield wiper arm nuts to specified torque.
Windshield wiper:
21-26 N-m (2.1-2.7 kg-m, 15-20 ft-lb)

Installation:

^ Before reinstalling wiper arm, clean the pivot area as illustrated. This will reduce possibility of wiper arm looseness.