Wiper Arm: Adjustments

2012 Ford Fiesta L4-1.6LSECTION Adjustments



Wiper Blade and Pivot Arm Adjustment - Windshield

1. Cycle and park the windshield wipers.

2. Verify that the RH and LH wiper blade tips are aligned to the "T" marks on the lower windshield glass.





3. NOTE: Make sure there is no mechanical binding in the linkage preventing the wiper arms from returning to the full PARK position.

If not within specification, remove the wiper pivot arms and reposition to the correct location. For additional information, refer to Wiper Pivot Arm- Front Wiper Pivot Arm - Front.
RENDER: 1.0x

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