Wiper Arm Replacement

2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Base, 4.8 CSECTION Wiper Arm Replacement
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Fig 1: View Of Windshield Washer Blade Assembly & Components
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Wiper Arm Replacement

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
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Tighten:Β  Tighten the nut to 35 N.m (26 lb ft) while holding the wiper blade arm to the vertical black bar target mark located at the lower portion of the windshield.

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  Wiper Arm Remover Tool. See Special ToolsΒ .
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.
RENDER: 1.0x

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