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Wiper Blade and Pivot Arm Adjustment

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  1. Cycle and park the windshield wipers.
  2. Verify that the distance between the center of the RH windshield wiper blade (17528) and the cowl top vent panel is within specification.
    Fig 1: Verifying Right Wiper Blade Position
    G01441793Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Verify that the distance between the center of the LH windshield wiper blade and the cowl top vent panel is within specification.
    Fig 2: Verifying Left Wiper Blade Position
    G01441794Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. If the distance is not within specification, remove the windshield wiper pivot arm (17526) that is not within specification and reposition it to specification; refer to PIVOT ARM .