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Wiper Arm & Blade Assembly

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  1. Remove wiper arms from pivot shafts. Turn on wipers to allow motor to operate 3 or 4 cycles, then turn wipers off. Wiper pivot shafts will be in park position.
  2. Install arm and blade assemblies onto pivot shafts. Adjust clearance between center of wiper blade and windshield/cowl junction. Clearance should be 2.2" (56 mm) for driver's side, and 2.91" (74.0 mm) for passenger's side.