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For 1990-2009 cars only

Wiper Arm Pressure Check

  1. Run the wiper arm and the blade assemblies to the mid-wipe position.
  2. Remove the wiper blades from the wiper arms. Refer to Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement .
  3. Attach a scale to the end of the wiper arm and measure the force required to lift the wiper arm perpendicular to the windshield to normal working height (height with the blade assembly attached).

  4. Object Number: 306518  Size: SH
  5. If the force required is not within the specifications given below, replace the wiper arm. Refer to Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement .
  6. Tip Pressure -- 7.5-9.5 Newtons (27-34 Ounces)

Blade Element Set Check

Remove the wiper blades from the wiper arms. Refer to Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement . Look down the length of the blade element. The rubber element which contacts the glass must be on the center line of the wiper blade assembly +/-15 degrees. Replace the element if necessary. Refer to Wiper Blade Element Replacement .

Install the wiper blades on the wiper arms. Refer to Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement .


Object Number: 334256  Size: SH