Wiper Pivot Arm - Front: Installation

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Using a wire brush, clean the wiper pivot arm shaft.

Fig 1: Locating Wiper Pivot Arm Shaft
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Cycle and park the windshield wipers.
Install the wiper pivot arm.
Align the RH and LH windshield wiper blades to the alignment marks on the windshield glass.

Fig 2: Identifying Windshield Glass Alignment Marks
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Install the 2 wiper pivot arm nuts.
- Tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).
Install the wiper pivot arm nut cover.