Removal And Installation: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Nissan Maxima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Operate front wiper motor one full cycle, then turn "OFF" (Auto Stop).
Clean up the pivot area as illustrated. This will reduce possibility of wiper arm looseness.

Fig 1: Cleaning Front Wiper Arms Pivot Area
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Eject washer fluid. Turn on wiper switch to operate wiper motor and then turn it "OFF".
Ensure that wiper blades stop within proper clearance. Refer to WIPER ARM ADJUSTMENT .
Tighten wiper arm nuts to specified torque, and install wiper arm covers.
Front wiper arm nuts: 20.6 -26.5 N.m (2.1 -2.7 kg-m, 16 - 19 ft-lb)