Rear Window Wiper Arm Replacement (Traverse)

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Fig 1: Rear Window Wiper Arm (Traverse)

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Callout	Component Name
1	Windshield Wiper Arm Nut Cap Procedure Lift up on the rearward end to disengage from rear window wiper arm.
2	Rear Window Wiper Arm Nut CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . CAUTION: This vehicle is equipped with torque-to-yield or single use fasteners. Install a NEW torque-to-yield or single use fastener when installing this component. Failure to replace the torque-to-yield or single use fastener could cause damage to the vehicle or component. Tighten 10.5 N.m (93 lb in)
3	Rear Window Wiper Arm Procedure Gently rock the rear window wiper arm back and forth to remove. Clean the knurls on the pivot shaft prior to reinstalling. Position the rear window wiper arm on the pivot shaft and align the rear window wiper blade to the center of the wavy defroster grid line. Hold the rear window wiper arm in position while securing the rear window wiper arm nut.

Callout

Component Name

Windshield Wiper Arm Nut Cap
Procedure
Lift up on the rearward end to disengage from rear window wiper arm.

Rear Window Wiper Arm Nut

CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

CAUTION:

This vehicle is equipped with torque-to-yield or single use fasteners. Install a NEW torque-to-yield or single use fastener when installing this component. Failure to replace the torque-to-yield or single use fastener could cause damage to the vehicle or component.

Tighten
10.5 N.m (93 lb in)

Rear Window Wiper Arm

Procedure

Gently rock the rear window wiper arm back and forth to remove.
Clean the knurls on the pivot shaft prior to reinstalling.
Position the rear window wiper arm on the pivot shaft and align the rear window wiper blade to the center of the wavy defroster grid line.
Hold the rear window wiper arm in position while securing the rear window wiper arm nut.