FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Wiper Arm: Adjustments







ADJUSTMENTS






1. Lift arms and blade assemble to a over centered position.

2. Turn ignition switch to ON or ACCESSORY position.

3. Use LOW speed setting and cycle the wiper motor to the PARK position.

4. Turn ignition OFF.

5. Carefully lower arm and blades to the windshield.

6. Measure the distance from the blade tip to the cowl screen edge. The blade should be 18 to 42 mm (0.75 to 1.60 inches).

7. If not OK, check for worn parts.

8. In the event the blade tip strikes the cowl screen (1) or molding, remove the arm. Position arm on windshield and tighten nut to 25 Nm (18.5 ft. lbs.).