Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Buick LeSabre. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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)
- Install the nut on the wiper arm pivot shaft.
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 32 N.m (24 lb ft).
- Install the cover onto the nut.
- Attach the washer hose to the fitting on the air inlet grille panel.
- Operate the wipers and washers and check for proper operation.
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.
IMPORTANT:
Clean the wiper transmission pivot shaft knurls with a wire brush.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
IMPORTANT:
Lubricate the washer hose with windshield washer solvent to ease attachment to the fitting on the air inlet grille panel.