Wrangler L6-4.0L VIN S (2000)
Wiper Arm: Service and Repair
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Front
CAUTION: The use of a screwdriver or other prying tool to remove a wiper arm may distort it. This distortion could allow the arm to come off of
the pivot shaft, regardless of how carefully it is installed.
Wiper Arm Remove/Install
1. Lift the wiper arm to permit the latch to be pulled out to its holding position, then release the arm. The arm will remain off the windshield with
the latch in this position.
2. Remove the arm from the pivot using a rocking motion.
Front Wiper Arm Installation
3. Install the arm and blade with the wiper motor in the Park position. See the Front Wiper Arm Installation illustration.
4. Mount the arms on the pivot shafts so that the tip of the wiper blade is on the upper edge of the lower windshield blackout area, + 15 mm/ - 0
mm (+ 0.59 in] - 0 in.).
5. Lift the wiper arm away from the windshield slightly to relieve the spring tension on the latch. Push the latch into the locked position and
slowly release the arm until the wiper blade rests on the windshield.
6. Operate the wipers with the windshield glass wet, then turn the wiper switch to the Off position. Check for the correct wiper arm positioning
and readjust if required.
Rear
CAUTION: The use of a screwdriver or other prying tool to remove a wiper arm may distort it. This distortion could allow the arm to come off of
the pivot shaft, regardless of how carefully it is installed.
1. Lift the wiper arm to permit the latch to be pulled out to its holding position, then release the arm. The arm will remain off the lift glass with