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Installation Procedure

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  1. Install the wiper blade onto the wiper arm. Refer to Wiper Arm Blade Replacement  .

    Important:  Do not interchange the LH and RH wiper arms.

    The wiper arms are stamped with LH and RH.

  2. Install the wiper arm onto the drive shaft while aligning the center of the wiper blade to the black locator dots (3) on the lower center windshield (2).
    Fig 1: Aligning Center Of Wiper Blade To Black Locator Dots
    G02422385Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  3. Install the nut on the wiper arm.

    Hold the wiper arm near the air inlet grille while tightening the nut.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the nut to 26 N.m (19 lb ft).

  4. Install the cover on the nut.
  5. Install the washer hose elbow onto the air inlet grille panel.
  6. Operate the wipers and inspect for proper operation.
    Fig 2: Installing Wiper Arm
    G02422386Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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