Front Wiper Arm: Installation

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

CAUTION: Follow the steps below when tilting the wiper arm. Not following the steps may cause contacting of wiper arms and damages of wiper arms.

Tilt the passenger's side wiper arm.
Tilt the driver's side wiper arm.

Install the wiper arm assembly.

Fig 1: Identifying Ceramic Print Point Mark On Windshield Glass
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

Tightening torque:

22 N.m (2.24 kgf-m, 16.2 ft-lb)
1. Install the wiper arm assembly so that the wiper blade aligns with the ceramic print point mark (A) on windshield glass.
2. Tighten the wiper arm assembly to specified torque and install the cap.
Operate the wiper to check whether the wiper blade aligns with the point mark. If not, perform installation over again.