Wiper Arm Pressure Check
- Run the wiper arms to the mid-wipe position.
- Remove the wiper blades from the wiper arms. Refer to
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
.
- Attach a scale to the end of the wiper arm and measure the force
required to lift the wiper arm perpendicular to the windshield to the normal
working height (the height with the blade attached).
- Replace the wiper arms
if the measurement is not within the specified values.
Tip Pressure
7.8-9.5 Newtons (28-34 Ounces)
Blade Element Set Check
- Remove the wiper blades
from the wiper arms. Refer to
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
.
- Look down the length of the blade element.
- Replace the wiper blade element if the rubber element which contacts
the glass is not on the centerline of the blade +/-15 degrees.
Refer to
Wiper Blade Element Replacement
.
- Install the wiper blades on the wiper arms. Refer to
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
.