Wiper Blade and Pivot Arm Adjustment - Windshield

2007 Ford Fusion SEL, 2.3 Z, StandardSECTION Wiper Blade and Pivot Arm Adjustment - Windshield
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mercury Mariner and 2007 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Cycle and park the windshield wipers
  2. Verify that the RH and LH wiper blades are located at the specified position.
  3. Fig 1: Windshield Wiper Blade Locations (With Specifications)
    GF0023867Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. If not within specification, remove the nuts and the windshield wiper pivot arms and reposition them to the correct locations.
    • To install, tighten to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
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