CTS V6-3.2L VIN N (2003)
Wiper Arm: Service and Repair
Left Wiper Arm
WIPER ARM REPLACEMENT LHD
TOOLS REQUIRED:
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J 39822 Wiper Arm Puller
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Set the wipers in the Park position.
2. Open the hood assembly.
3. The driver side wiper (4) aligns with an orange line at the tip of the wiper blade located at the center lower windshield.
4. The passenger side wiper (1) aligns with an orange dot at the tip of the wiper blade located on the right lower side of the windshield.
5. Remove the covers (2,5) from the wiper arm nuts (3,6).
6. Remove the nut (3,6) from the wiper arm drive spindle.
NOTICE: Apply pressure only at the end of the hood assist rod that you are removing or attaching. Do NOT apply pressure to the middle of the rod
because damage or bending will result.
7. Remove the upper hood assist rods from the assist rod ball studs (1) if removing the driver side wiper arm.
8. Tilt the hood rearward to the air inlet grille panel.
9. Support the hood assembly.
IMPORTANT: Use the J 39822 in order to remove the wiper arm if the wiper arm fails to loosen from the wiper arm drive spindle.
10. Remove the wiper arm from the wiper arm drive spindle.
11. Clean the drive spindle knurls with a fine wire brush.
12. Remove the wiper blade from the wiper arm.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the wiper blade onto the wiper arm.
2. Position the passenger side wiper arm so the wiper blade tip (1) aligns with the orange dot on the lower outer edge of the windshield.
3. Position the driver side wiper arm so that the wiper blade tip (4) aligns with the orange line on the lower center of the windshield.
4. Install the wiper arm onto the wiper arm drive spindle.
NOTICE: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners
requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints,
lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping
force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts
and systems.
IMPORTANT: Hold the wiper arm into position while tightening the nut.
5. Install the nut (3,6) on the wiper arm.
TIGHTEN
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Tighten the nut to 35 Nm (26 lb ft).
6. Secure the upper hood assist rods onto the assist rod ball studs (1) located on the hood assembly.
7. Install the wiper arm nut covers.
8. Close the hood assembly.
9. Operate the wipers and wash pattern (2) in order to verify the operation.
10. Verify the driver side wiper does not exceed the wipe area (3).
