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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2003 🢒 L300/LW300 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Electrical 🢒 Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 896726 Size: SH
  1. Remove the wiper arm finish cap by pulling upward on the cap at the pivot location.
  2. Mark both wiper arm positions on the windshield by using a wax pencil or tape.
  3. Remove the wiper arm retaining nut and washer.
  4. Lift the wiper arm away from the windshield and remove the wiper arm from the pivot shaft.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 896726 Size: SH
  1. Position the wiper arm near the bottom of the windshield and align with the previously made alignment marks.

    2. If the windshield was replaced, position the drivers side center pivot of wiper arm 15 mm above the windshield lower molding and the passenger side wiper arm 45 mm above the windshield lower molding.

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

    Important: Use new nuts. Torque retention of old nuts may not be sufficient.

  2. Install the wiper arm retaining washer and a new nut.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 12 N·m (9 lb ft).

  3. Install the wiper arm finish cap.
  4. Inspect the wiper/washer system for proper operation.