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Wiper Arm Tip Pressure Check

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Fig 1: Wiper Arm Tip Pressure Check
G01813046Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Run the wiper arms to the mid-wipe position.
  2. Remove the wiper blades from the wiper arms. Refer to Wiper Arm Blade Replacement .
  3. Attach a scale to the end of the wiper arm and measure the force required to lift the wiper arm perpendicular to the windshield to normal working height (height with the blade attached).
  4. Replace the wiper arm if the measurement is not within the specification. Refer to Wiper Arm Blade Replacement .

    Tip Pressure 

    8.3-10.1 Newtons (30-36 oz).

  5. Install the wiper blades on the wiper arms. Refer to Wiper Arm Blade Replacement .
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