Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement

Fig 1: Windshield Wiper Arm, Fastener & Finish Cap

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
1	Windshield Wiper Arm Finish Cap Procedure Use a small flat-bladed tool to remove finish cap.
2	Windshield Wiper Arm Fastener CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Procedure Locate the transparent circle with a black dot in the center at the lower windshield blackout area. Position the windshield wiper arm to the pivot shaft so that the wiper blade is centered across the transparent circle. Lift the arm blade portion while pushing down the arm onto the pivot shaft. Install the windshield wiper arm fastener. Hold the windshield wiper arm stationary in position as previously stated. Torque the windshield wiper arm fastener. Release the windshield wiper arm. Repeat the same procedure for the other windshield wiper arm. Tighten 38 N.m (28 lb ft)
3	Windshield Wiper Arm

Callout

Component Name

Windshield Wiper Arm Finish Cap
Procedure
Use a small flat-bladed tool to remove finish cap.

Windshield Wiper Arm Fastener

CAUTION:

Procedure

Locate the transparent circle with a black dot in the center at the lower windshield blackout area.
Position the windshield wiper arm to the pivot shaft so that the wiper blade is centered across the transparent circle.
Lift the arm blade portion while pushing down the arm onto the pivot shaft.
Install the windshield wiper arm fastener.
Hold the windshield wiper arm stationary in position as previously stated.
Torque the windshield wiper arm fastener.
Release the windshield wiper arm.
Repeat the same procedure for the other windshield wiper arm.

Tighten
38 N.m (28 lb ft)

Windshield Wiper Arm