Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement (LD)

2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 2SECTION Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement (LD)
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Fig 1: View Of Windshield Washer Blade Assembly & Components
GM1669960Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Callout Component Name
Preliminary Procedure:Β 
Open the hood in order to access and remove the wiper arm assembly.
1 Windshield Washer Arm Finish Cap
Tip:Β  Use a small flat-bladed tool to remove the finish cap.
2 Windshield Washer Arm Nut
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tip:Β  Hold the wiper blade to the vertical black bar target mark located at the lower center portion of the windshield.

Tighten:Β  30 N.m (22 lb ft)

3 Windshield Washer Arm Hose
Tip:Β  Rotate the hose clockwise around the end of the washer wiper arm upon installation.
4 Windshield Washer Arm Assembly
Tip:Β  Use the J 39637Β  .
Special Tools:Β 
J 39637Β  Wiper Arm Puller
5 Windshield Washer Blade Assembly
Tip:Β  Pinch the 2 outer tabs on the arm, rotate the blade rearward and slide the blade forward to release the wiper blade from the wiper arm assembly.
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