GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes
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Generic
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2006
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Unit Repair
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Body
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Wipers/Washer Systems
🢒 Wiper Arm Tip Pressure Check
Wiper Arm Pressure Check
Remove the wiper blades from the wiper arms. Refer to
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
.
Attach a scale to the end of the wiper arm and measure the force required to lift the wiper arm to the following dimensions:
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Driver side wiper arm 37.3 mm (1.5 in) off of the windshield.
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Passenger side wiper arm 10.5 mm (0.4 in) off of the windshield.
Replace the wiper arm if the measurement is not within the specification. Refer to
Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement
.
Tip Pressure
8-10 N (29-36 ozf)
Install the wiper blades on the wiper arms. Refer to
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
.