Wiper Blade and Pivot Arm Adjustment

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NOTE: When adjusting the wiper pivot arms, the wiper blades must not be less than the specified distance from the cowl weatherstrip.

Cycle and park the windshield wipers.

NOTE: Make sure there is no mechanical binding in the linkage preventing the wiper arms from returning to the fully PARKED position.

Verify that the RH windshield wiper blade is 33-45 mm (1.29-1.77 in) above the cowl weatherstrip.

Fig 1: Verifying That RH Windshield Wiper Blade Is 33-45 mm (1.29-1.77 in) Above Cowl Weatherstrip

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Verify that the LH wiper blade is 39-52 mm (1.53-2.05 in) above the cowl weatherstrip.
If the distance is not within specification, remove the windshield wiper pivot arms and reposition to specification. For additional information, refer to Wiper Pivot Arm .