Wiper Arm: Service and Repair

Front Wiper Arms: Removal and Installation

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 and LH blade assembly from the front RH and LH arm.

Installation

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





6) Install front RH and LH blade assembly on the front RH and LH arm.
7) Install front RH wiper arm and front LH wiper arm.
8) Ensure that wiper blades stop within proper clearance. Perform "FRONT WIPER ARM ADJUSTMENT".
9) Tighten wiper arm nuts to specified torque, and install wiper arm covers. Refer to [Wiper Motor and Linkage: Removal and Installation] Service and 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 (A) and (B).





3) Operate the wiper motor one half cycle so that the wiper arms are in the upright position and stop arms there, then check the blade clearances at (C) and (D).






4) Remove wiper arm covers and wiper arm nuts.
5) Adjust front wiper arms on wiper motor pivot shafts to obtain above specified blade clearances.
6) Tighten wiper arm nuts to specified torque, and install wiper arm covers. Refer to [Wiper Motor and Linkage: Removal and Installation] Service and Repair.