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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Opel 🢒 1999 🢒 Sintra 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Wipers/Washer Systems 🢒 Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 512035 Size: SH
  1. Turn the ignition switch to the ACCY position.
  2. Set wiper switch to the PULSE position.
  3. Turn the ignition off when the wiper arms are in the innerwipe position and not moving.
  4. Disconnect the washer hose from the washer nozzle.
  5. Remove the cover from the nut.
  6. Remove the nut from the wiper transmission drive shaft.
  7. Remove the wiper arm from the wiper transmission drive shaft with a battery terminal puller.
  8. Remove the wiper blade from the wiper arm. Refer to Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement .
  9. Clean the knurls of the wiper transmission drive shaft with a wire brush.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 512049 Size: SH
  1. Install the wiper blade onto the wiper arm. Refer to Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement .
  2. Install the wiper arm onto the wiper transmission drive shaft.

    3. Important: Hold the measuring device at 90 degrees (perpendicular) to the wiper blade tip.

  3. Measure the distance from the wiper blade tip to the solid edge of the windshield blackout. Position the wiper arms at the following distances:
    4. • LH - 147 mm (5.79 in) above the glass blackout.
    • RH - 123 mm (4.84 in) below the glass blackout.

    Object Number: 512035 Size: SH

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  4. Install the nut onto the wiper transmission drive shaft.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 48 N·m (35 lb ft).

  5. Install the cover on the nut.

    6. Important: Lubricate the washer hose with the windshield washer solvent to ease installation on the washer nozzle.

  6. Install the washer hose on the washer nozzle.
  7. Operate the wipers and check for proper operation.