Dodge RAM TRUCK 1500 1995 Service Manual page 480

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WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEMS 8K - 7
WIPER BLADES REMOVE/INSTALL
(1) Turn wiper switch ON. Turn ignition switch
ON. When blades are in a convenient position turn
ignition OFF.
(2) Lift wiper arm to raise blade off glass.
(3) Remove blade assembly from arm by pushing
release tab under arm tip and slide blade away from
arm tip (Figs. 8 and 9).
VERTABRA ELEMENT 938K-31
Fig. 8 Wiper Blade and Element - Typical
Fig. 9 Wiper Blade Remove/Install
(4) Gently place wiper arm tip on glass surface.
(5) Reverse removal procedures to install. When
complete turn ignition switch ON. Turn wiper switch
OFF allowing the wiper blades to PARK, then turn
ignition switch OFF.
WIPER ELEMENTS REMOVE/INSTALL
(1) Remove wiper blade assembly as described in
Wiper Blades Remove/Install.
(2) With blade removed, grasp end of element at
locating claw and pull on element (Fig. 10). Remove
wiper element by sliding out of the claws.
(3) Reverse removal procedures to install.
WIPER ARM REMOVE/INSTALL
CAUTION: The use of a screwdriver or other prying
tool to remove an arm may distort it. This distortion
could allow the arm to come off the pivot shaft, re­
gardless of how carefully it is installed.
CLAW
Fig. 10 Wiper Blade Element Remove
(1) Lift the arm to permit the latch (Fig. 11) to be
pulled out to the holding position. Remove arm from
pivot using a rocking motion.
Fig. 11 Wiper Arm Remove/Install
(2) During blade installation, wiper motor must be
in PARK position. Position arms to pivot shafts.
(3) Rotate arm until tip of wiper blade is ±22MM
from upper edge of black out area at base of wind­
shield (Fig. 12).
TIP OF BLADE ± 22MM FROM EDGE OF BLACK OUT
Fig. 12 Adjust Wiper Arms
(4) Install arm onto pivot shaft.
(5) Grasp wiper arm with left hand and lift away
from windshield slightly to relieve spring tension on
latch. Push latch toward front of vehicle.
(6) Operate wipers with glass wet, then turn wip­
ers off. Check for proper blade positioning and re-ad­
just if required.