Windshield Wiper Arms, Adjusting: Procedure

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-- 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

Fig 1: Checking Windshield Wiper Arms Adjustment

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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

Fig 2: Checking Windshield Wiper Arms Adjustment

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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.