Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Installation Procedure
- Install the wiper blade onto the arm by placing the arm hook through the opening in the wiper blade. Slide the arm hook onto the blade retaining clip until it clicks into position.
Important: The wiper system must be in the park position when installing the wiper arms. If the wiper system is not in the park position, damage to the wiper system and the vehicle will occur.
- Operate the wiper system and then turn the wiper control switch to the OFF position to assure the wiper system is in the park position.
Important: Clean the wiper transmission pivot shaft knurls with a wire brush.
- Install the wiper arm onto the pivot shaft while aligning the wiper blade with the locating marks on the windshield. If the windshield does not have locating marks, locate the center of the blades to the distance shown up from the base of the windshield.
- Passenger Side -112.1 mm (4.41 in)
- Driver Side - 79.6 mm (3.13 in)
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.