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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2005TAURUS SEL, 4D SEDANREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1461 (WIPER SYSTEM & WASHER SYSTEM)GENERAL PROCEDURESWIPER BLADE AND PIVOT ARM ADJUSTMENT
2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D Sedan
Wiper Blade and Pivot Arm Adjustment
2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION Wiper Blade and Pivot Arm Adjustment
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Lincoln Town Car. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Cycle and park the windshield wipers.
- Verify the RH windshield wiper blade is located in the center of the rectangular alignment mark on the windshield glass.
- Verify the LH windshield wiper blade is located in the center of the circular alignment mark on the windshield glass.
- If not within the specification, remove the windshield wiper pivot arms and reposition to the correct location.
- Remove the nuts and reposition the windshield wiper pivot arms.
- To install, tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.