Sebring Convertible V6-2.5L VIN H (1997)
Cowl: Customer Interest
Wiper Arms - Contact A Post And/Or Cowl
NO: 23-55-96
GROUP: BODY
DATE: Sep. 13,1996
SUBJECT:
Wiper Arms Contact
A-Post And/Or Cowl
MODELS:
1996 - 1997 (JX) Sebring Convertible
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The wiper arms contact the A-post or cowl and/or park (stop) too high or too low.
DIAGNOSIS:
Inspect the A-post and cowl for signs of contact (scratched or rub marks). Wet the windshield and then cycle the wipers into the parked position.
Measure from the tip of the wiper blade to the top of the cowl screen. The drivers side should be 1-1/2" (40 mm) and the passenger side should be 2" (50
mm). If there are signs of contact or the wiper arm is not within the specifications above, proceed to the repair procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
AR
04864779
Wiper Arm (Left Side)
AR
04882618
Wiper Arm (Right Side)
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
This bulletin involves the installation and modification of a new wiper arm(s) as determined in the Diagnostic Procedure.
NOTE:
THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE BEAUTY CAP'S AND WIPER ARM'S ARE NOT INTERCHANGEABLE. IF REPLACING BOTH
ARMS, MARK THE POSITIONS THE COMPONENTS FOR LATER IDENTIFICATION.
1.
Insure that the arms are in the park position.
2.
With the vehicle on a flat surface, raise the hood.
3.
Remove the beauty cap(s) by lifting up and pulling.
4.
Remove the wiper arm(s) nut from the wiper arm(s) and close hood.
5.
Put the wiper arm(s) in the service position (straight up in the air) and pull up while lightly rocking back and forth from front to rear of the vehicle,
to remove the arm.
6.
Remove from the wiper arm(s).
7.
The new wiper arm(s) must have the locking tab removed before installing the arm(s) on the vehicle.