Installation Procedure

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWDSECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: Measuring Wiper Arm Blade Position
    GM512049Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the wiper blade onto the wiper arm. Refer to Wiper Arm Blade Replacement .
  2. Install the wiper arm onto the wiper transmission driveshaft.
  3. IMPORTANT: Hold the measuring device at 90 degrees (perpendicular) to the wiper blade tip.
  4. Measure the distance from the wiper blade tip to the solid edge of the windshield blackout. Position the wiper arms at the following distances:
    • LH - 40 mm (1.57 in) above the glass blackout.
    • RH - 160 mm (6.30 in) below the glass blackout.
  5. Fig 2: Identifying Wiper Arm Components
    GM512035Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
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