Wiper Arm - Installation

INSTALLATION






NOTE: Be certain that the wiper motor is in the park position before attempting to install the wiper arms. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position and move the multi-function switch control knob to turn the wiper motor ON, then turn it back to the OFF position. Wait until the wiper pivot shafts stop moving, then turn the ignition switch back to the OFF position. The wiper motor is now in the park position.

NOTE: The right and left wiper arms are not interchangeable. The right wiper arm pivot end is identified with a letter P (Passenger) and the left is identified with a letter D (Driver). Be certain that each wiper arm is installed on the proper wiper pivot.

1. The wiper arm and blade (3) must be indexed to the pivot shaft with the wiper motor in the park position to be properly installed. Loosely position the wiper arm pivot end onto the wiper pivot shaft so that the wiper blade is aligned with the appropriate wiper alignment line (2), which is a mark located just below the upper margin of the lower windshield blackout area.
2. Once the wiper blade is aligned, push the pivot end of the arm down firmly and evenly over the pivot shaft until it is fully engaged.
3. Install and tighten the nut (1) that secures the wiper arm to the pivot shaft. Tighten the nut to 18 Nm (13 ft. lbs.).
4. Wet the windshield glass, then operate the wipers. Turn the wiper switch to the OFF position, then check for correct wiper blade alignment and readjust as required.
5. Reinstall the plastic nut cap (4) onto the wiper arm mounting nut.