Altima V6-3.5L (VQ35) (2003)
Wiper Arm: Adjustments
Removal and Installation for Front Wiper Arms, Adjustment for Wiper Arms Stop Location
1. Prior to wiper arm installation, turn on wiper switch to operate wiper motor and then turn it "OFF" (Auto Stop).
2. Lift the blade up and then set it down onto glass surface to set the blade center to clearance "L1" and "L2" immediately before tightening nut.
3. Eject washer fluid. Turn on wiper switch to operate wiper motor and then turn it "OFF".
4. Ensure that wiper blades stop within clearance "L1" and "L2".
Clearance "L1" : 24.5 - 39.5 mm (0.965 - 1.555 in)
Clearance "L2" : 32.5 - 47.5 mm (1.280 - 1.870 in)
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Before reinstalling wiper arm, clean up the pivot area as illustrated. This will reduce possibility of wiper arm looseness.
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Tighten wiper arm nuts to specified torque.
Front wiper arm nuts: 20.6 - 26.5 N.m (2.1 - 2.7 kg-m, 16 - 19 ft-lb)