Wiper Arms; Standard Procedure - Wiper Arm Alignment; Removal; Installation - Chrysler 2004 Concorde Service Manual

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WIPER ARMS

STANDARD PROCEDURE - WIPER ARM
ALIGNMENT
The wiper system does not have an indexing fea-
ture designed into the arm and blade assembly. The
arms and blades are positioned to "TIC" marks on
the windshield and secured. This design allows for a
tighter fit between wiper arm and pivot shaft.
(1) Cycle the wiper motor into the PARK position.
CAUTION: After cycling the wipers, turn the wiper
switch and the ignition switch to OFF.
(2) Check drivers side blade tip position is on or
between two "TIC" marks on the windshield. Check
that passenger side blade edge is on or near one
"TIC" mark on windshield.
(3) If requirements are not met, check for and
repair as necessary:
• bent arm or blades
• loose or worn wiper module links
• loose wiper module
• defective module mounting grommets
• defective wiper parking system
• etc.
(4) Position arm and blade to "TIC" marks on
windshield as described above and secure the wiper
arm retaining nuts.
(5) Operate system and verify proper operation. If
problem still exists, refer to Electrical, Wipers and
Washers, Diagnosis and Testing - Wiper System Con-
ditions.

REMOVAL

(1) Cycle the wiper arm/blades into PARK position
and turn ignition OFF.
(2) Using a trim stick (special tool #C-4755) or
equivalent, gently pry up on the wiper arm retaining
nut cap and remove.
(3) Remove the retaining nut from the wiper arm
pivot.
(4) Lift wiper arm to raise blade off glass and
remove the arm from the pivot using a rocking
motion and remove from vehicle.

INSTALLATION

(1) Place the wiper arm on wiper pivot.
(2) Install the retaining nut to the wiper arm
pivot.
(3) Install the wiper arm retaining nut cap.
(4) Cycle the wiper arm/blades to make sure the
arms are positions correctly.
Refer to Electrical, Wipers and Washers, Wiper
Arms, Standard Procedures for adjustments if neces-
sary.
WIPER BLADES
DESCRIPTION
The wiper blades are a rubber element with a steel
vertebrae that are mounted on the end of the wind-
shield wiper arm and sweep across the front wind-
shield to clear it of water, snow, and debris.

OPERATION

When the wiper blade rubber element is exposed to
the weather for a long period of time, it tends to lose
wiping ability. Periodic cleaning of the wiper blade
element is suggested to remove the accumulation of
salt and road film. The wiper blades, arms, and
windshield should be cleaned with a sponge or cloth
and a mild detergent or non-abrasive cleaner. If the
blades continue to streak or smear, they should be
replaced. The driver blade element is 600 mm in
length and the passenger blade element is 550 mm in
length.
REMOVAL
(1) Lift wiper arm to raise blade off glass.
(2) Remove blade assembly from arm by pushing
release tab under arm tip and slide blade away from
arm tip (Fig. 10) and (Fig. 11). The vertebra is curved
on the right blade only. Install with the curve match-
ing the shape of the windshield.
(3) Gently place wiper arm tip on glass surface.
Fig. 10 WIPER BLADE AND ELEMENT
1 - ARM RELEASE TAB
2 - VERTABRA
3 - RUBBER ELEMENT
INSTALLATION
(1) LIft wiper arm tip off glass and snap blade and
element onto wiper arm (Fig. 11). The vertebra is
curved on the right blade only. Install with the curve
matching the shape of the windshield.
(2) Lower wiper arm to glass.
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