Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement

Fig 1: Windshield Wiper Arm

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure Open and support the hood assembly.
1	Windshield Wiper Arm Nut CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten 25 (18 lb ft) NOTE: Use a small flat-bladed tool in order to open the finish cap on the wiper arm.
2	Windshield Wiper Arm Procedure Using the wiper arm puller tool, remove the wiper arm from the pivot shaft. Clean the pivot shaft knurls with a soft wire brush before installing a new wiper arm. Hold the wiper blade tip to the alignment marks on the windshield while torquing the wiper arm nut to specification. Special Tools B0-49385 Wiper Arm Puller Refer to Special Tools .

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedure
Open and support the hood assembly.

Windshield Wiper Arm Nut

CAUTION:

Tighten
25 (18 lb ft)

NOTE:

Use a small flat-bladed tool in order to open the finish cap on the wiper arm.

Windshield Wiper Arm

Procedure

Using the wiper arm puller tool, remove the wiper arm from the pivot shaft.
Clean the pivot shaft knurls with a soft wire brush before installing a new wiper arm.
Hold the wiper blade tip to the alignment marks on the windshield while torquing the wiper arm nut to specification.

Special Tools
B0-49385 Wiper Arm Puller Refer to Special Tools .