Wiper Arm Tip Pressure Check, Blade Element Check for Pontiac Grand Prix 2000
Wiper Arm Pressure Check
- Run the wiper arm and the blade assemblies 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 (height with the blade assembly attached).
- If the force required
is not within the specifications given below, replace the wiper arm. Refer
to
Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement
.
Tip Pressure -- 7.5-9.5 Newtons (27-34 Ounces)
Blade Element Set Check
Remove the wiper blades from the wiper arms. Refer to
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
. Look down the length of the blade element. The
rubber element which contacts the glass must be on the center line of the
wiper blade assembly +/-15 degrees. Replace the element if
necessary. Refer to
Wiper Blade Element Replacement
.
Install the wiper blades on the wiper arms. Refer to
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
.