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Windshield Wiper Blade and Pivot Arm Adjustment

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  1. Cycle and park the windshield wipers.
  2. Verify the distance between the center of the (1) RH windshield wiper blade and the (3) bottom of the windshield glass to be sure the distance is within specification.
    Fig 1: Measuring Distance Center Of RH Windshield Wiper Blade
    G03946182Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Verify the distance between the center of the (2) LH windshield wiper blade and the (3) bottom of the windshield glass to be sure the distance is within specification.
    Fig 2: Measuring Distance Center Of LH Windshield Wiper Blade
    G03946183Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. If the distance is not within specification, remove the windshield wiper pivot arm and reposition to specification.