Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement (Traverse)

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Fig 1: Windshield Wiper Arm (Traverse)

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
1	Windshield Wiper Arm Finish Cap (Qty: 2)
2	Windshield Wiper Arm Nut (Qty: 2) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten 40 N.m (30 lb ft)
3	Windshield Wiper Arm Assembly Procedure Carefully rock the wiper arm in order to release the arm from the wiper motor pivot shaft. Clean the knurls on the wiper motor pivot shaft after the wiper arm has been removed. Hold and align the tips of the front wiper blades to the paint dots on the windshield while securing the nut. Perform a wet wipe and re-check the alignment, adjust if needed.

Callout

Component Name

Windshield Wiper Arm Finish Cap (Qty: 2)

Windshield Wiper Arm Nut (Qty: 2)

CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten
40 N.m (30 lb ft)

Windshield Wiper Arm Assembly

Procedure

Carefully rock the wiper arm in order to release the arm from the wiper motor pivot shaft.
Clean the knurls on the wiper motor pivot shaft after the wiper arm has been removed.
Hold and align the tips of the front wiper blades to the paint dots on the windshield while securing the nut.
Perform a wet wipe and re-check the alignment, adjust if needed.