WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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Windshield Wiper Arm

1.  Open the bonnet.

2.  Carefully pull the cap up in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure while slightly shaking it, and detach the cap from the windshield wiper arm.

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Caution

•  If excessive force is applied when removing the cap, the tabs could break. Carefully remove the cap.

3.  Remove the cap from the windshield wiper arm by pulling the cap in the direction of arrow (2) shown in the figure.

4.  While pressing the windshield wiper arm as shown in the figure, loosen the nut without completely removing it.

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5.  Close the bonnet.

6.  Raise the windshield wiper arm as shown in the figure.

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7.  Pull the windshield wiper arm up to the loosened nut.

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Caution

•  If the windshield wiper arm is pulled up with the nut completely removed, the windshield wiper arm could contact the bonnet when it is removed. Always pull up the windshield wiper arm with the nut not completely removed.

8.  Remove the nut.

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9.  Remove the windshield wiper arm. (See Windshield wiper arm installation note)

10.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

11.  Adjust the windshield wiper arm and blade. (See WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE ADJUSTMENT.)

Windshield wiper arm installation note

1.  Clean the serrated connecting part with a wire brush before installing the windshield wiper arm.

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Windshield Wiper Blade

1.  Pull the windshield wiper blade tab up in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure.

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2.  Tilt the windshield wiper blade in the direction of arrow (2) shown in the figure, press it in the direction of arrow (3) shown in the figure, and detach the windshield wiper arm from the windshield wiper blade.

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3.  Remove the windshield wiper blade.

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Caution

•  If the windshield wiper arm end is placed directly on the windshield after removing the windshield wiper blade, it could scratch the windshield. If the windshield wiper arm end is to be placed on the windshield, place it on a rag to protect the windshield.

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4.  Install in the reverse order of removal.