Adjusting wiper arm

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Use 24 mm open end wrench -1- on wiper arm adjusting tool 3358 and twist wiper arm -2- in direction of arrows until setting matches specification in table, refer to WIPER BLADE CONTACT ANGLE, CHECKING AND ADJUSTING .
Loosen retaining screw -3- and remove wiper arm adjusting tool 3358 from wiper arm -2- then reinstall and recheck.

Fig 1: Adjusting Wiper Arm

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Compare angle indicated with specification in table.
If necessary, repeat setting and checking procedure until specification in table is met.
Remove adjusting tool and re-install wiper blade.