Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Mariner and 2010 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Open the wiper pivot arm cover.

Fig 1: Locating Wiper Pivot Arm Cover
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the pivot arm nut.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
  
  Fig 2: Locating Pivot Arm Nut
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: A suitable 2 jaw puller may be necessary to remove the wiper arms.

Remove the wiper pivot arm.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Adjust the wiper pivot arm. For additional information, refer to WIPER BLADE AND PIVOT ARM ADJUSTMENT - REAR .