Wiper Arms

2000 Buick Park Avenue Base, 3.8 KSECTION Wiper Arms
  1. In Park position, each wiper arm should be snug against parking ramp. Distance between left wiper arm and vertical edge of windshield is not specified by manufacturer.
  2. While wipers are operating, wiping pattern of right blade should overlap wiping pattern of left blade. If wiper arms are not positioned as specified, remove and reposition wiper arms. See WIPER ARMSΒ  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.
  3. Wiper arm tip pressure (force needed to lift wiper arm perpendicular to windshield) should be 26-33 oz. (7.3-9.3 N.m). Pressure is checked at tip of arm with wipers at mid-wipe position and wiper blade assemblies removed.
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