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 Arm: Installation
Tighten the windshield wiper arm mounting nuts to the specification only after setting the windshield wiper blade park position.
-- Deactivate the alternating park position function, refer to WIPER MOTOR ALTERNATING PARK POSITION FUNCTION, DEACTIVATING .
-- Turn on the ignition and then switch the windshield on and off so that the Windshield Wiper Motor -V- goes into its park position.
-- Mount both wiper arms on the windshield wiper arm shafts and tighten the nuts -arrows- hand-tight.
-- Adjust the windshield wiper arms, refer to WINDSHIELD WIPER ARMS, ADJUSTING .
-- Install the cover and the trim.
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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.