Windshield Wipers and Motor - Wiper Arm and Blade Assembly (Remove and Install)
Correction code
1750135051
FRT
0.12
NOTE: Unless
otherwise explicitly stated in the procedure, the above correction code and
FRT reflect all of the work required to perform this procedure, including
the linked procedures. Do
not stack correction codes unless explicitly told to do so.
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NOTE: See Personal Protection to make
sure wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure.
- 2024-06-25: Added step for using Wiper Arm Removal Tool.
- 2024-06-18: Added detail for wiper blade alignment to the wiper arm installation step.
- 2024-06-05: Added step to perform wiper motor homing.
Remove
- Open the LH front door and lower the LH front window.
- Remove the wiper nut cap.
- Release the washer fluid hose elbow connection.
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Remove the nut that attaches the wiper
arm to the vehicle.45 Nm (33.2 lbs-ft)CAUTIONDo not use power tools on the nut.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 18 mm socket
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Use the Wiper Arm Removal Tool (PN:
1853255-97-D) to remove the wiper arm assembly from the vehicle. If the Wiper Arm
Removal Tool is not available, gently lift the wiper arm and rock the arm forward and
rearward to release it from the vehicle.
NoteMake sure the washer hose connection does not get pinched.
Install
-
Perform wiper motor homing.
NotePress wiper button on steering wheel > Select speed III via UI > Wait 5 seconds > Turn wiper off via UI.
- Align the upper portion of the wiper arm with the mark on the upper area of the windshield, and then install the base of the wiper arm onto the splines.
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Install the nut that attaches the
wiper arm to the vehicle.45 Nm (33.2 lbs-ft)CAUTIONDo not use power tools on the nut.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- 18 mm socket
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Install the washer fluid hose elbow
connection.
NoteMake sure the hose is fully seated.
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Install the wiper arm nut cover.
NoteMake sure the cover is fully seated.
- Raise the LH front window and close the LH front door.