Windshield Wiper Blade and Pivot Arm Adjustment

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Cycle and park the windshield wipers.
Verify that the distance between the center of the RH windshield wiper blade (17528) and the cowl top vent panel is within specification.

Fig 1: Identifying Distance Between Center Of RH Windshield Wiper Blade And Cowl Top Vent Panel
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Verify that the distance between the center of the LH windshield wiper blade and the cowl top vent panel is within specification.

Fig 2: Identifying Distance Between Center Of LH Windshield Wiper Blade And Cowl Top Vent Panel
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
If the distance is not within specification, remove the windshield wiper pivot arm (17526) that is not within specification and reposition it to specification. For additional information, refer to WIPER PIVOT ARM .