Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Windshield Wiper Arms, Adjusting: Procedure
-- Deactivate the Alternating Park Position (APP) function, refer to WIPER MOTOR ALTERNATING PARK POSITION FUNCTION, DEACTIVATING .
-- Let the wiper return to its park position and then turn off the ignition.
-- Adjust the windshield wiper arms at this time.
Driver Side
Distance -a- between tips of wiper lips and upper edge of plenum chamber cover must be 10 mm.
-- If necessary, adjust the windshield wiper blade park position by repositioning the windshield wiper arm.
-- Tighten the threaded connections to the tightening specification.
Passenger Side
Distance -b- between tips of wiper lips and upper edge of plenum chamber cover must be 10 mm.
-- If necessary, adjust the windshield wiper blade park position by repositioning the windshield wiper arm.
-- Tighten the threaded connections to the tightening specification.
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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.