Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement

Fig 1: Windshield Wiper Arm

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure Open the hood.
1	Windshield Wiper Arm Finish Cap Procedure Use a small flat-bladed tool in order to remove the cap from the wiper arm.
2	Windshield Wiper Arm Nut CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten 30 N.m (22 lb ft)
3	Windshield Wiper Arm CAUTION: To avoid breakage of the windshield, protect the surrounding area of the part which you are removing or installing. Procedure When the wiper arm is removed from the pivot shaft, clean the pivot shaft knurls with a soft wire brush. Grasp the rear of the wiper arm, place the arm over the pivot shaft. Align the tip of the wiper blade to the small transparent circle in the lower center windshield blackout area. Hold the wiper arm in that position. Install the windshield wiper arm nut. Hold the windshield wiper arm in position and torque the wiper arm nut as specified above. Cycle the wiper arm with a spray of solvent, PARK the wiper arms and re-check the alignment of the wiper blade tip to the windshield transparent circle.