- Run the wiper arms to  the mid-wipe position.
 
- Remove the wiper blades from the wiper arms. Refer to
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement 
  .
 
- Attach a scale to the end of the wiper arm and measure the force  required to lift the wiper arm perpendicular to the windshield to normal working height with the blade attached.
 
- Replace the wiper arm if the measurement is not within the specification.  Refer to 
Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement 
 .
 
Tip Pressure
|     •  | Driver Side -- 8.1-9.5 Newtons (29- 34 Ounces) | 
 
|     •  | Passenger Side -- 5.8-7.0 Newtons (21- 25 Ounces) |