Front Wiper Arm: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Be certain that the wiper motor is in the park position before attempting to install the front wiper arms. Turn the ignition switch to the On position and move the right (wiper) multi-function switch control knob to its Off position. If the wiper pivots move, wait until they stop moving, then turn the ignition switch back to the Off position. The wiper motor is now in its park position.
- The front wiper arms (1) must be indexed to the wiper pivot shafts (4) with the wiper motor in the park position to be properly installed. Position the front wiper arm pivot ends onto the wiper pivot shafts so that the lower edge of the blade is aligned with the wiper alignment lines (5) as shown in the illustration.
- Once the wiper blade is aligned, lift the wiper arm away from the windshield slightly to relieve the spring tension on the pivot end and push the pivot hole on the end of the wiper arm down firmly and evenly over the wiper pivot shaft.
- Install the nut (3) that secures the wiper arm to the wiper pivot shaft. Tighten the nut to 22 N.m (16 ft. lbs.).
- Wet the windshield glass, then operate the front wipers. Turn the front wipers Off, then check for the correct wiper arm position and readjust as required.
- Install the plastic cap (2) onto the wiper arm pivot.