Front Wiper Arm: Installation

CAUTION: Follow the steps below when tilting the wiper arm. Not following the steps may cause contacting of wiper arms and damages of wiper arms.

Install the wiper arm assembly.

Fig 1: Identifying Ceramic Print Point Mark On Windshield Glass
Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

Tightening torque:

22 N.m (2.24 kgf-m, 16.2 ft-lb)
1. Install the wiper arm assembly so that the wiper blade aligns with the ceramic print point mark (A) on windshield glass.
2. Tighten the wiper arm assembly to specified torque and install the cap.
Operate the wiper to check whether the wiper blade aligns with the point mark. If not, perform installation over again.