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Removal and Installation

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  1. Lift the wiper pivot arm to the full upright position.
  2. Release the locking tab and remove the wiper pivot arm.
    Fig 1: Removing Wiper Pivot Arm
    G04586223Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. NOTE: During installation, it is necessary to pull the locking tab out to its full open (unlatched) position and hold while assembling the pivot arm onto the mounting arm and pivot shaft. Align the key on the pivot arm head with the keyway on the shafts. This makes sure the pivot arm is correctly aligned. If necessary, the keyway can be removed. To adjust the wiper pivot arms, refer to WIPER BLADE AND PIVOT ARM ADJUSTMENT .
  4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.