Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement

Fig 1: View Of Windshield Wiper Arm, Nut & Cover

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure Open and support the hood in order to access and remove the wiper blade assembly.
1	Windshield Wiper Arm Nut Cover TIP: Gently pry the cap from the wiper arm nut.
2	Windshield Wiper Arm Nut CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten 27 N.m (20 lb ft)
3	Windshield Wiper Arm Procedure Gently rock the wiper arm side to side and remove. Clean the transmission pivot shaft with a soft wire brush prior to installing the wiper arm back onto the pivot shaft. Remove the wiper blade assembly from the wiper arm. Refer to Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement . Hold the driver side wiper arm blade tip to the center dot located in the windshield blackout below the dot matrix while securing the nut. Hold the passenger side wiper arm blade tip to the passenger side outer dot located in the windshield blackout below the dot matrix while securing the nut.