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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
2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Chevrolet Malibu. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the wiper blade on the wiper arm. Refer to Wiper Arm Blade Replacement .
- Install the wiper arm on the wiper transmission drive shaft.
- 2.1. Put the ignition switch in the ACCY position.
- 2.2. Set the wiper switch to the PULSE position. The windshield wiper system should be operating.
- 2.3. Turn the ignition off when the wipers are in the inner wipe position, same as the park position, and not moving.
Important: The measuring device must be held at 90 degrees, perpendicular, to the wiper blade.
- 2.4. Install the wiper arm onto the wiper transmission drive shaft while maintaining the following distances between the wiper blade and the bottom of the windshield:
- Driver side - LH blade tip - 47 mm (1.85 in)
- Passenger side - RH wiper arm - 90 mm (3.54 in)
CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE . - Install the wiper arm nut.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
- Install the cover to the wiper arm nut.
- Connect the washer hose to the wiper arm.
RENDER: 1.0x
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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.