Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004 Oldsmobile Alero. 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.
- Put the ignition switch in the ACCY position.
- Set the wiper switch to the PULSE position. The windshield wiper system should be operating.
- Turn the ignition off when the wipers are in the innerwipe position, same as the park position, and not moving.
- 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)
IMPORTANT: The measuring device must be held at 90 degrees, perpendicular, to the wiper blade. - 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.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.