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Makes 🢒 Generic 🢒 2005 🢒 Unit Repair 🢒 Body 🢒 Wipers/Washer Systems 🢒 Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement

Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement Legacy

Tools Required

J 39637 Wiper Arm Removal Tool

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1201865 Size: SH
  1. Ensure that the wiper arms are set to the PARK position.
  2. Open the hood.
  3. Remove the wiper arm nut finish cap.
  4. Remove the wiper arm nut.

    5. Object Number: 871365 Size: SH
  5. UsingJ 39637 , remove the wiper arm from the wiper pivot shaft

Installation Procedure

    Important: The wiper arm nut must be hand-started to avoid cross-threading.


    Object Number: 872389 Size: SH
  1. Install the wiper arm onto the wiper module pivot shaft.
  2. Align the wiper blade to the wiper dots on the windshield.

    3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1201865 Size: SH
  3. Install the wiper arm nut. Hold the wiper arm to the wiper dot as you tighten the nut.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 35 N·m (25 lb ft).

  4. Install the wiper arm nut finish cap.
  5. Connect the wiper arm washer hose connectors to the air inlet grille panel.
  6. Operate the windshield wipers and inspect for proper operation.
  7. Close the hood.