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Old Jun 15, 2012 | 03:32 PM
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Does anyone have an idea what the extra arm is for thats attached to the drivers side wiper arm? Its a very thin arm that sits just below the primary one. If i had to guess i would say its either for extra stability or maybe a position sensor rod. Anyone?
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If you notice on the LS the driver's side wiper has an unusual arc, and when it comes to the end of its travel up by the A pillar its actually sliding more or less sideways. The only other wiper I've ever seen that operates that way is on a bus.

Anyways, thats why that second arm is there, the pivoting between the two arms is what makes the wiper go from a movement around the mount to a sideways push. I've always liked the wipers on the LS.
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