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Wiper Arm - LH - Remove And Replace: Removal

NOTE: Images show both wiper arms for convenience.
  1. Turn the wipers off.
  2. Open the hood.
  3. Mark the installed position of the wiper arm on the windshield.
  4. Touch Controls  > Service  > Wiper Service Mode  > ON  to move the wipers to the service position.
  5. Remove the nut that secures the wiper arm to the wiper spindle (torque 31 N.m).
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  6. Place the base of the wiper arm removal tool under the wiper arm and position the set screw so that it is centered and touching the wiper arm stud, and then tighten the set screw until the wiper arm is released.
    CAUTION: Removing the wiper arm without the wiper arm removal tool can result in damage to the wiper arm or wiper motor.
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  7. Press the retaining clip and slide the blade from the wiper arm.
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