Wiper Blade and Pivot Arm Adjustment

2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, AutomaticSECTION Wiper Blade and Pivot Arm Adjustment
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  1. Cycle and park the windshield wipers.
  2. Verify that the RH and LH wiper blades are located at the alignment marks on the glass.
    Fig 1: Locating Rh And LH Wiper Blade Alignment Marks
    G04683768Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. If necessary, remove the nuts and the windshield wiper pivot arms and reposition them to the correct locations.
    • To install, tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
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