Wiper arm - removal and refitting

Body electrical system / Wiper arm - removal and refitting

Removal
1 Operate the wiper motor then switch it off so that the wiper arm returns to the at-rest position.

2 Stick a piece of masking tape along the edge of the wiper blade to use as an alignment aid on refitting.

3 Lift the hinged cover then slacken and remove the spindle nut and washer (see illustrations). Lift the blade off the glass and pull the wiper arm off its spindle. If necessary use a flat-bladed screwdriver to lever the arm off the spindle.

11.3a Lift the hinged cover. . .

11.3b . . . and unscrew the tailgate wiper arm spindle nut

Refitting
4 Ensure that the wiper arm and spindle splines are clean and dry then refit the arm to the spindle, aligning the wiper blade with the tape fitted on removal. Refit and tighten the spindle nut then close the hinged cover.