Arm, Wiper: Installation: Front
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Dodge Durango. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Be certain that the wiper motor is in the park position before attempting to install the front wiper arms. Transition the status of the ignition switch to On and move the multifunction switch control knob to its Off position. If the wiper pivots move, wait until they stop moving, then transition the status of the ignition switch back to Off. The front wiper motor is now in its park position.
- The front wiper arms (2) must be indexed to the pivot shafts (4) with the front wiper motor in the park position to be properly installed. Position the wiper arm pivot end onto the wiper pivot shaft so that the lower edge of the blade is aligned with the wiper alignment lines (5), which are horizontal (tick) marks concealed in the upper margin of the lower windshield blackout area.
- Once the wiper blade is aligned, lift the wiper arm away from the windshield (1) slightly to relieve the spring tension on the pivot end and push the pivot end of the wiper arm down firmly and evenly over the pivot shaft.
- Install and tighten the nut (3) that secures the wiper arm to the pivot shaft. Tighten the nut to 21 N.m (16 ft. lbs.).
- Wet the windshield glass, then operate the front wipers. Turn the wiper switch to the Off position, then check for the correct wiper arm position and readjust as required.
- Press firmly and evenly on the plastic nut cover flap on the pivot end of the wiper arm until the integral latch tab on the flap snaps closed over the wiper arm pivot end, concealing the mounting nut.