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Removal and Installation

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  1. Lift the windshield wiper pivot arm to the full upright position.
    Fig 1: Locating Windshield Wiper Pivot Arm
    G04646515Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Remove the windshield wiper pivot arm.
    1. Release the locking tab.
    2. Remove the windshield wiper pivot arm.
      Fig 2: Locating Windshield Wiper Pivot Arm And Tab
      G04646516Courtesy 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 will make sure the pivot arm is correctly aligned. If necessary, the key can be removed. To adjust wiper pivot arms, refer to WIPER BLADE AND PIVOT ARM ADJUSTMENT  in this section.
  4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.