Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Wiper Blade and Pivot Arm Adjustment

Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual / Body / Wipers and Washers / Wiper Blade and Pivot Arm Adjustment

1. Cycle and park the windshield wipers.

2. Verify that the distance between the center of the RH windshield wiper blade and the top edge of the cowl top vent panel is within specification.

Wiper Blade and Pivot Arm Adjustment

3. Verify that the distance between the center of the LH windshield wiper blade and the top edge of the cowl top vent panel is within specification.

Wiper Blade and Pivot Arm Adjustment

4. If the distance is not within specification, remove the windshield wiper pivot arms and reposition to specification.

Remove the pivot arm.

1. Pull up on the pivot arm.

2. Pull out on the retainer tab and remove the pivot arm.

Wiper Blade and Pivot Arm Adjustment

Pivot Arm

Removal

1. NOTE: New windshield wiper pivot arms need to be installed as an assembly.

Remove the pivot arm.

1. Pull up on the pivot arm.

2. Pull out on the retainer tab and remove the pivot arm.

Pivot Arm

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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