- 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 normal working height with the blade attached.
- Replace the wiper arm if the measurement is not within the specification. Refer to
Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement
.
Tip Pressure
• | Driver Side -- 8.1-9.5 Newtons (29- 34 Ounces) |
• | Passenger Side -- 5.8-7.0 Newtons (21- 25 Ounces) |