This is weird but seems the wipers are parkied too high and away from original position.
Here are the adjustment prodcedures, readjust and see if it works.
1. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP
Using a small screwdriver, remove the 2 front wiper arm covers.
HINT: Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.
Fig. 13: Removing Front Wiper Arm Covers
2. REMOVE FR WIPER ARM RH
a. Operate the wiper, and stop the windshield wiper motor assy to the automatic stop position.
B. Remove the nut and the FR wiper arm RH.
C. Install the front wiper arm RH with the nut to the position shown in the illustration.
Fig. 22: Installing Front Wiper Arm RH
Torque: 20 N.M (205 kgf. Cm, 15 ft. Lbf)
HINT:
Hold down the arm hinge by hand to fasten the nut.
3. REMOVE FR WIPER ARM LH
a. Remove the nut and the FR wiper arm LH.
B. Adjust wiper arm to desired position and retighten the nut.
C. Install the front wiper arm LH with the nut to the position shown in the illustration.
Torque: 20 N.M (204 kgf. Cm, 14.8 ft. Lbf)
HINT: Hold down the arm hinge by hand to fasten the nut.
Fig. 21: Installing Front Wiper Arm LH
Operate the wiper while running the water or the washer fluid over the window, and check the wiping condition and that the front wiper does not hit against the vehicle body. Readjust if necessary.
Fig. 22: Installing Front Wiper Arm RH
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Tuesday, February 15th, 2011 AT 11:27 AM