Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement

Fig 1: Windshield Wiper Arm Components

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
1	Windshield Wiper Arm Finish Cap Procedure: Use a small flat-bladed tool to remove finish cap.
2	Windshield Wiper Arm Nut 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 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 wiper arm nut. Hold the wiper arm stationary in position as previously stated. Torque the wiper arm nut. Release the wiper arm assembly. Repeat the same procedure for the other wiper arm. Tighten: 24.5 N.m (18 lb ft)
3	Windshield Wiper Arm Assembly Special Tools: BO-6626: Wiper Arm Puller For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

Callout

Component Name

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

Windshield Wiper Arm Nut

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 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 wiper arm nut.
Hold the wiper arm stationary in position as previously stated.
Torque the wiper arm nut.
Release the wiper arm assembly.
Repeat the same procedure for the other wiper arm.

Tighten: 24.5 N.m (18 lb ft)

Windshield Wiper Arm Assembly
Special Tools:
BO-6626: Wiper Arm Puller
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .