Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Wiper Arm Replacement

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
1	Windshield Washer Arm Finish Cap TIP: Use a small flat-bladed tool to remove finish cap. Special Tool J 39637 Wiper Arm Puller
2	Windshield Washer Arm Nut CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Procedure Locate the transparent circle with a black dot in the center at the lower windshield blackout area. Position the wiper arm to the pivot shaft so that the wiper blade is centered across the transparent circle. Lift the arm blade portion while pushing down the arm onto the pivot shaft. Install the wiper arm nut. Hold the wiper arm stationary in position as previously stated. Torque the wiper arm nut. Release the wiper arm assembly. Repeat the same procedure for the other wiper arm. Tighten 35 N.m (26 lb ft)
3	Windshield Washer Arm Assembly TIP: Use the wiper arm puller if the arm fails to release from the wiper motor pivot shaft.

Callout

Component Name

Windshield Washer Arm Finish Cap
TIP: Use a small flat-bladed tool to remove finish cap.
Special Tool
J 39637 Wiper Arm Puller

Windshield Washer Arm Nut

CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Procedure

Locate the transparent circle with a black dot in the center at the lower windshield blackout area.
Position the wiper arm to the pivot shaft so that the wiper blade is centered across the transparent circle.
Lift the arm blade portion while pushing down the arm onto the pivot shaft.
Install the wiper arm nut.
Hold the wiper arm stationary in position as previously stated.
Torque the wiper arm nut.
Release the wiper arm assembly.
Repeat the same procedure for the other wiper arm.

Tighten
35 N.m (26 lb ft)

Windshield Washer Arm Assembly
TIP: Use the wiper arm puller if the arm fails to release from the wiper motor pivot shaft.