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Wiper Arm Pressure Check


    Object Number: 1336723  Size: SH
  1. Ensure that the wiper arms are set to the PARK position.
  2. Remove the wiper blades from the wiper arms. Refer to Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement .
  3. 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 attached).
  4. Replace the wiper arm if the measurement is not within the specification. Refer to Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement .
  5. Driver Side Tip Pressure
    7.4-9.1 N (27-33 oz)

    Passenger Side Tip Pressure
    7.2-8.8 N (26-32 oz)

  6. Install the wiper blades on the wiper arms. Refer to Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement .

    Object Number: 1336723  Size: SH
  1. Ensure that the wiper arms are set to the PARK position.
  2. Remove the wiper blades from the wiper arms. Refer to Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement .
  3. 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 attached).
  4. Replace the wiper arm if the measurement is not within the specification. Refer to Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement .
  5. Tip Pressure

        • Driver Side Tip Pressure - 7.4-9.1 N (27-33 oz)
        • Passenger Side Tip Pressure - 7.2-8.8 N (26-32 oz)
  6. Install the wiper blades on the wiper arms. Refer to Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement .