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Windshield Washers Not Spraying Properly (Install Foam Washer)

Subject:Windshield Washers Not Spraying Properly (Install Foam Washer)

Models:2007 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT
2007 Chevrolet Avalanche, Suburban, Tahoe
2007 GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Yukon Denali, Yukon XL Denali



Condition

Some customers may comment that the windshield washers do not spray properly.

Cause

The washer hose may have become damaged under the wiper arm.

Correction

Install a foam shield on the pivot shaft.

  1. Remove the wiper arm finish cap.
  2. Remove the wiper arm nut.
  3. Using the J 39637 - Wiper Arm Removal Tool, remove the arms and lay to the side.
  4. Install the foam shield onto the pivot shaft and tuck it under the cowl inlet panel.
  5. Install the wiper arms.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 35 N·m (26 lb ft) while holding the wiper arm to the vertical black bar target mark located at the lower portion of the windshield.

  7. Install the wiper arm finish caps.

Parts Information

Part Number

Description

Qty

25816571

Foam

1 Per Package

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation

Description

Labor Time

B1784

Arm, Wiper- Windshield (One Or Both) - Replace

0.4 hr