Removal and Installation of Front Wiper Arms, Adjustment of Front Wiper Arms Stop Location
- Prior to wiper arm installation, turn on front wiper switch to operate front 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 "A" and "B" immediately before tightening nut.
- Eject washer fluid. Turn on front wiper switch to operate front wiper motor and then turn it "OFF".
- Ensure that wiper blades stop within clearance "A" and "B".
Clearance "A": 32.5 - 47.5 mm (1.280 - 1.870 in)
Clearance "B": 24.5 - 39.5 mm (0.965 - 1.555 in)
- Tighten wiper arm nuts to specified torque.
Front wiper arm mounting nuts : 23.6 N.m (2.4 kg-m, 17 ft-lb)
- 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.