Alphabetical Index

Chassis Electrical
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS

Windshield Wiper Blade and Arm


REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

Refer to Section 1 for wiper blade and rubber insert removal and installation.

Justy


See Figure 1
Fig. 1: Wiper arm retainer nut cover-Justy
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Use a suitable prytool to remove the wiper arm retainer nut cover at the base of the wiper arm assembly.
  3. Paint an alignment mark on the linkage or motor stud and wiper arm. Loosen and remove the wiper arm retainer nut.
  4. Apply upward pressure to remove the wiper arm.

To install:

  1. Place the wiper arm in position on the stud aligning the painted marks. Install the retainer nut, and tighten to 65 inch lbs. (7 Nm).
  2. Install the retainer nut cover.
  3. Connect the negative battery cable.
  4. Test the wipers for proper wiper arm alignment and smooth operation.

Sedan, Coupe, Loyale, XT, Wagon and Brat


See Figure 2
Fig. 2: Loosening and removing the wiper arm retainer nut-Sedan, Coupe, Loyale, XT, Wagon and Brat
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Open the hood to access the wiper arm assembly.
  3. Use a suitable prytool to remove the wiper arm retainer nut cover at the base of the wiper arm assembly, if equipped.
  4. Paint an alignment mark on the linkage or motor stud and wiper arm. Loosen and remove the wiper arm retainer nut.
  5. Apply upward pressure to remove the wiper arm.

To install:

  1. Place the wiper arm in position on the stud aligning the painted marks. Install the retainer nut, and tighten to 65 inch lbs. (7 Nm).
  2. Install the retainer nut cover.
  3. Close the hood.
  4. Connect the negative battery cable.
  5. Test the wipers for proper wiper arm alignment and smooth operation.

Legacy and Impreza


See Figures 3, 4 and 5

Fig. 3: Remove the wiper arm retainer nut cover-Legacy

Fig. 4: Loosen and remove the wiper arm retainer nut-Legacy and Impreza

Fig. 5: Remove the wiper arm with upward pressure-Legacy and Impreza
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Open the hood to access the wiper arm assembly.
  3. Use a suitable prytool to remove the wiper arm retainer nut cover at the base of the wiper arm assembly, if equipped.
  4. Paint an alignment mark on the linkage or motor stud and wiper arm. Loosen and remove the wiper arm retainer nut.
  5. Apply upward pressure to remove the wiper arm.

To install:

  1. Place the wiper arm in position on the stud aligning the painted marks. Install the retainer nut, and tighten to 65 inch lbs. (7 Nm).
  2. Install the retainer nut cover.
  3. Close the hood.
  4. Connect the negative battery cable.
  5. Test the wipers for proper wiper arm alignment and smooth operation.

SVX


See Figure 6
Fig. 6: Wiper arm retainer nut locations-SVX
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Open the hood to access the wiper arm assembly.
  3. Use a suitable prytool to remove the wiper arm retainer nut cover at the base of the wiper arm assembly, if equipped.
  4. Paint an alignment mark on the linkage or motor stud and wiper arm. Loosen and remove the wiper arm retainer nut.
  5. Apply upward pressure to remove the wiper arm.

To install:

  1. Place the wiper arm in position on the stud aligning the painted marks. Install the retainer nut, and tighten to 65 inch lbs. (7 Nm).
  2. Install the retainer nut cover.
  3. Close the hood.
  4. Connect the negative battery cable.
  5. Test the wipers for proper wiper arm alignment and smooth operation.


END OF SECTION