For 1990-2009 cars

Callout | Component Name
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Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section. Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .

#### Preliminary Procedure

Remove the wiper blade from the wiper arm. Refer to Windshield Wiper 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.