Installation Procedure

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Install the wiper blade onto the wiper arm. Refer to WIPER ARM BLADE REPLACEMENT .
Position the wiper arm onto the wiper drive system module.
Important: Hold the measuring device at 90 degrees (perpendicular) to the wiper blade tip.
Measure the distance from the wiper blade tip to the solid edge of the windshield blackout. Position the wiper arms at the following distances:
- LH - 147 mm (5.79 in) above the glass blackout.
- RH - 123 mm (4.84 in) below the glass blackout.
Fig 1: Measuring Distance From Wiper Blade Tip To Solid Edge Of Windshield Blackout
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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Install the wiper arm nut.
Tighten

Tighten the nut to 48 N.m (35 lb ft).
Install the wiper arm nut cover.
Install the washer hose to the washer nozzle.
Inspect the wipers for proper operation.

Fig 2: Installing Wiper Arm Nut
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