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Wiper arm alignment?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Zink_91, Dec 14, 2023.

  1. Dec 14, 2023 at 12:07 PM
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    Zink_91

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    Hey folks, 2004 owner here.

    So I just got my windshield replaced at dealership and noticed when getting in my truck that the wipers were sitting higher on the shield than before. When I hit the switch, the drivers side hit the frame. I asked them to address it and they did in about 15 minutes but it isn't quite were they were originally.

    Was wondering if this is an easy adjustment I could do myself to fine tune these things?
     
  2. Dec 14, 2023 at 12:14 PM
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    joba27n

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    Sorta yes. Under the cap at the base of the wiper arm is the mount there is a nut. Take it off then watch a few youtube videos on arm removal (easier than trying to explain via words)

    my tips are don't over torque that mounting nut and be careful with arm removal. I've seen windshields get broken or wiper transmissions getting broken trying to remove wiper arms
     
  3. Dec 14, 2023 at 12:26 PM
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    Madjik_Man

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    Yup easy.

    Remove cap covering the wiper arm nut.

    Remove nut.

    Pull wiper arm off bolt. Rotate to proper alignment, insert arm back on bolt, tighten nut, replace cap.
     
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  4. Dec 14, 2023 at 12:38 PM
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    drizzoh

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    This.
     
  5. Dec 14, 2023 at 5:19 PM
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    Zink_91

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    Thanks guys, I have never been let down on Tacoma world!!
     
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  6. Dec 14, 2023 at 7:18 PM
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    Sorry for the issue
    Glad easy fix
     

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