Wiper Arm Replacement

2006 Pontiac G6 GTP, 2D Coupe, StandardSECTION Wiper Arm Replacement
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Fig 1: Wiper Arm
GM1581640Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Wiper Arm Replacement

Callout Component Name
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
Fastener Tightening Specifications:  Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .Preliminary Procedure: Remove the wiper blade from the wiper arm. Refer to Wiper Arm Blade Replacement .Tip:  Carefully lower the bare wiper arm onto the windshield.
1 Windshield Washer Arm Nut Cap
Tip:  Use a small flat-bladed tool to remove the cap.
2 Windshield Washer Arm Nut
Tip:  Hold the wiper arm blade into position on the windshield blackout voids when applying torque to the nut.

Tighten:  32 N.m (24 lb ft)

3 Windshield Washer Nozzle Hose Assembly
Tip:  Carefully remove the washer hose from the spray nozzle in the air inlet panel prior to removing the wiper arm.
4 Windshield Washer Arm Assembly
Tip: 
  1. A slight up and down motion applied near the hinge point on the wiper arm will release the arm from the wiper pivot shaft.
  2. Use a soft wire brush to clean the knurls on the pivot shaft prior to re-installing the wiper arm.
5 Blackout Voids
Tip:  Position the edge of the wiper blade element to the top edges of the voids in the windshield blackout area.
RENDER: 1.0x

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