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Front Wiper Arm

4 DOOR

Removal
1. Before removal check that wiper has stopped at its off position.
2. Remove nut cover and then wiper arm nut.
3. Check that arms are marked "DS" (Driver Side) and "PS" (Passenger Side). If not, mark them before removal.




4. Remove wiper arms.

Installation
1. Starting with passenger side arm, place wiper arms on pivot shaft.
2. Install nut and tighten.

Tighten nut to 13 - 16 lb.ft (18 - 22 N.m, 1.8 - 2.2 kg.m)

NOTE: You should not run windshield wipers on a dry windshield.





3. Install nut cover and check arm movement across windshield. Wiper arms should stop 1.18 in (30 mm) (Driver side) and 1.46 in (37 mm) (Passenger side) from lower edge of windshield.

5 DOOR

Removal
1. Before removal check that wiper has stopped at its off position.
2. Remove nut cover and then wiper arm nut.
3. Check that arms are marked "DS" (Driver Side) and "PS" (Passenger Side). If not, mark them before removal.




4. Remove wiper arms.

Installation
1. Starting with passenger side arm, place wiper arms on pivot shaft.
2. Install nut and tighten.

Tighten nut to 13 - 16 lb.ft (18 - 22 N.m, 1.8 - 2.2 kg.m)

Note: You should not run windshield wipers on a dry windshield.




3. Install nut cover and check arm movement across windshield. Wiper arms should stop 1.18 ± 0.08 inch (Driver side) and 1.46 ± 0.08 inch (Passenger side) from lower edge of windshield.