Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Cadillac Seville. 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 (LHD) or Wiper Arm Blade Replacement (RHD) .
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.
- Park the wipers if they are at the mid-wipe position.
Important: Clean the wiper transmission drive shaft knurls with a wire brush.
- Install the wiper arm on the wiper transmission drive shaft while maintaining the following distances between the end of the wiper blade and the bottom of the windshield:
- Driver Side - 84.4 mm (3.32 in)
- Passenger Side - 84.6 mm (3.33 in)
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE . - Install the nut on the wiper arm.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).
- Install the cover onto the nut.
Important: Lubricate the washer hose with the windshield washer solvent.
- Connect the wiper hose to the washer nozzle connector.
- Inspect the wiper washer system for proper operation.