Windshield Wiper Streak at Low Vehicle Speeds (Replace Windshield Wipers and Arms)

Some customers may comment that the windshield wipers streak the windshield and do not clean properly at low vehicle speeds.

This condition may be caused by low blade pressure to the windshield.

Replace the wiper blades with conventional styled blades. The wiper arms will also have to be replaced.

1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the windshield wiper arm finish cap. Use a small flat-bladed tool to remove the finish cap.
3. Remove the wiper arm nut and disconnect the washer hose.
4. Remove the wiper arm using the J 39637 - Wiper Arm Puller.
5. Install the wiper to the wiper arm and remove the plastic union from the new assembly.
6. Install the wiper arm assembly to the vehicle. Line up and hold the blade to the vertical black bar target mark located at the lower center portion of the windshield and tighten the nut.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 30 N·m (22 lb ft).

7. Install the windshield washer hose.
8. Install the finish cap.
9. Close the hood.

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use: