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Removal And Installation

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NOTE: The windshield wiper pivot arm can be removed at any point in the wiper sweep without the use of tools.
  1. Release the pivot arm locking lever.
    1. Carefully raise the windshield wiper blade away from the windshield glass until it stops.
    2. Pull the locking lever away from the windshield wiper pivot arm.
  2. Fig 1: Windshield Wiper Arm & Locking Lever
    GF0011487Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Lift the windshield wiper pivot arm from the windshield wiper mounting arm and pivot shaft.
  4. Fig 2: Windshield Wiper Arm
    GF0011488Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  6. Adjust the windshield wiper pivot arm. For additional information, refer to Wiper Blade and Pivot Arm Adjustment .