Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Cadillac SRX. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: View Of Windshield Wiper Arm

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure: Open and support the hood in order to access and remove the wiper blade assembly.
1	Windshield Wiper Arm Nut Cover Tip: Gently pry the cap from the wiper arm nut.
2	Windshield Wiper Arm Nut CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten: 27 N.m (20 lb ft)
3	Windshield Wiper Arm Procedure Gently rock the wiper arm side to side and remove. Clean the transmission pivot shaft with a soft wire brush prior to installing the wiper arm back onto the pivot shaft. Remove the wiper blade assembly from the wiper arm. Refer to Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement . Hold the driver side wiper arm blade tip to the center dot located in the windshield blackout below the dot matrix while securing the nut. Hold the passenger side wiper arm blade tip to the passenger side outer dot located in the windshield blackout below the dot matrix while securing the nut.