APPLIED VINS: Canton-built vehicles only Example: 1N4(*)L21E(*)9 N (******)
IF YOU CONFIRM
When operated, the driver's side wiper arm is making contact with the windshield, causing a scraping/squealing noise.
ACTIONS
Follow the Service Procedure to install two (2) of the corrosion-resistant washers listed in the Parts Information.
CAUTION:
Use only the washers listed in the Parts Information below for this incident, if it should occur.
PARTS INFORMATION
CLAIMS INFORMATION
IMPORTANT:
The purpose of "ACTION" (above) is to give you a quick idea of the work you will be performing. You MUST closely follow the entire Service Procedure as it contains information that is essential to successfully completing the repair.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Raise the hood.
2. Use a finesse stick to detach the two (2) wiper arm caps.
3. Use a grease stick to mark the location of each wiper arm on the windshield.
NOTE:
This is done to confirm correct placement during reinstallation.
4. Remove both wiper arms.
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Use a 14mm socket to remove the bolts.
5. Remove the cowl top.
a) Use a finesse stick to pop off the four (4) cowl top tabs.
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There are two (2) tabs on each side of the cowl top. The driver's side tabs are shown in Figure 3.
b) Pull off the three (3) clips underneath the cowl top.
NOTE:
Be careful to not drop the clips.
c) Gently pull back the driver's side cowl top side trim cover, and pull forward the cowl top.
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Repeat this step on the passenger side.
d) Lift off the cowl top, making sure the seal (see Figure 6) remains in place.
6. Remove the strut brace.
a) Remove the 10 bolts and one (1) nut as shown in Figure 7.
