Front Wiper Arm: Installation
NOTE:
Be certain that the wiper motor is in the park position before attempting to install the front wiper arms. Transition the ignition switch to ON and move the right multifunction switch control knob to its front wiper OFF position. If the wiper pivots move, wait until they stop moving, then transition the ignition switch status back to OFF. The front wiper motor is now in its park position.
- The front wiper arms must be indexed to the pivot shafts with the front wiper motor in the park position to be properly installed. Position the wiper arm pivot end to the wiper pivot shaft so that the lower edge of the wiper blade is aligned with the wiper alignment marks, which are etched marks near the lower margin of the windshield.
- Once the wiper blade is aligned, lift the wiper arm away from the windshield slightly to relieve the spring tension on the pivot end and push the pivot end of the wiper arm down firmly and evenly over the pivot shaft.
- Install the nut (2) that secures the wiper arm to the pivot shaft. Tighten the nut to the proper specification. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the plastic nut cap (2) on the wiper arm pivot nut.
- Wet the windshield glass, then operate the front wipers. Turn the wiper switch to the OFF position, then check for the correct wiper arm alignment position and readjust as required.