Removal and Installation of Front Wiper Arms, Adjustment of Wiper Arms Stop Location: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Infiniti QX56. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Prior to wiper arm installation, turn on wiper switch to operate wiper motor and then turn it "OFF" (Auto Stop).
- Lift the blade up and then set it down onto glass surface to set the blade center to clearance "L1" and "L2" immediately before tightening nut.
- Eject washer fluid. Turn on wiper switch to operate wiper motor and then turn it "OFF".
- Ensure that wiper blades stop within clearance "L1" and "L2".
- Clearance "L1": 41.5 - 56.5 mm (1.634 - 2.224 in)
- Clearance "L2": 52.5 - 67.5 mm (2.067 - 2.657 in)
- Before reinstalling wiper arm, clean up the pivot area as illustrated. This will reduce possibility of wiper arm looseness.
- Tighten wiper arm nuts to specified torque.
- Front wiper arm nuts: 23.6 N.m (2.4 kg-m, 17 ft-lb)