Rear Wiper Arms: Installation

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Fig 1: Rear Wiper Blade/Arm Tick Mark

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Before installation activate wiper system to ensure the wiper module is in the PARK position. Position wiper arm so that the tip of the blade is on the park line on the windshield.

NOTE: Blade should be parked along bottom rear window defogger grid line. Vertical tick mark shows park tolerance.

Install the arm on the pivot and position to tick mark.

Fig 2: Removing/Installing Rear Wiper Arm
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Install wiper arm retaining nut and torque to 18-20 N.m (160-175 in. lbs.).
Install the rear wiper arm nut cap.