Tip
Use a small flat-bladed tool to remove finish cap.
Special Tools
BO-6626 Wiper Arm Puller
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Procedure
Tighten
24.5 N·m (18 lb ft)
Tip
Use the wiper arm puller if the arm fails to release from the wiper motor pivot shaft.
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Raise the wiper arm up off the windshield.
Procedure
Tip
Discard if rubber appears worn or does not wipe the windshield clean.
Windshield Wiper Motor Replacement
Preliminary Procedures
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Tighten 10 N·m (89 lb in)
Tighten 10 N·m (89 lb in)
Windshield Wiper Transmission Replacement (Right Hand Drive)
Preliminary Procedures
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Tighten 10 N·m(89 lb in)
Windshield Outside Moisture Sensor Cover Replacement
Windshield Outside Moisture Sensor Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the windshield outside moisture sensor cover. Refer to Windshield Outside Moisture Sensor Cover Replacement.
Tip
Pull the windshield outside moisture sensor down to remove from bracket.
Wiper Blade Element Cleaning
Lift each blade assembly off of the windshield and clean the element with a cloth saturated with full strength washer solvent. Then rinse the blade assemblies with clear water.
Windshield Wiper Arm Adjustment
Measuring point for windscreen wiper arms:
Upper edge of water deflector (rubber lip) to wiper arm attachment point.
Note: Position the wiper arm to the basic setting.
Brakes
This vehicle has front disc brakes and could have rear drum brakes or rear disc
brakes.
Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning
sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed.
The sound can come and go or be heard all the time the vehicle is m ...
Driver or Passenger Seat Side Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement
Warning: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Warning
in the Preface section.
Warning: Following the deployment of a side impact air bag, inspect the
following parts for damage. Replace these parts if
necessary:
The seat cushion frame
The seat recliner, if equipped
T ...
Radio Reception
Frequency interference and static can occur during normal radio reception if
items such as cell phone chargers, vehicle convenience accessories, and external
electronic devices are plugged into the accessory power outlet. If there is interference
or static, unplug the item from the accessory p ...