Removal and Installation for Front Wiper Arms, Adjustment for Wiper Arms Stop Location

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Nissan Quest. 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" & "L2" immediately before tightening nut.
Eject washer fluid. Turn on wiper switch to operate wiper motor and then turn it "OFF".

Fig 1: Identifying Wiper Blade Clearance
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Ensure that wiper blades stop within clearance "L1" & "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: 23.6 N.m
  
  Nuts (2.4 kg-m, 17 ft-lb)
Fig 2: Cleaning Wiper Arm Pivot Area
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.