Removal And Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Ford Expedition. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: To prevent damage to the wiper pivot arm shaft splines, do not rotate the pivot arms into position manually.

NOTE: The windshield wiper pivot arms must be in the highest position to remove them.

1.

Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.

2.

Turn the windshield wiper on.

3.

Stop the windshield wiper pivot arms at the highest position by turning the ignition switch OFF.

4.

Remove the windshield wiper pivot arm.
- Remove the pivot arm nut cover.
- Remove the nut.
- Using a suitable 2-leg puller, remove the windshield wiper pivot arm.
- To install, tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).

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5.

NOTE: Make sure the wiper motor is in the PARK position before installation of the wiper pivot arms.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Adjust the windshield wiper pivot arms. For additional information, refer to Wiper Blade and Pivot Arm Adjustment - Windshield .