Windshield
Wiper
Blade
Replacement
Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least
twice a year for wear or cracking. See “Wiper Blade
Check under Part
B:
Owner Checks and Services on
page
6-7
for more information.
Replacement blades come in different types and are
removed in different ways. For the proper type and
length, see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on
page
5-9
I.
It’s a good idea to clean or replace the wiper blade
assembly every six months.
Notice:
Use care when removing or installing a
blade assembly. Accidental bumping can cause the
arm
to
fall back and strike the windshield.
To
remove the wiper blade assembly, do the following:
1.
Open the hood to gain access to the windshield
wipers.
2. Lift the wiper arm until it locks into a vertical
position.
A. Blade Assembly
D.
Blade Pivot
B.
Arm Assembly
E.
Hook Slot
C.
Locking Tab
F. Arm Hook
3.
Press down on the blade assembly pivot locking
tab (C). Pull down on the blade assembly
(A)
to
release it from the wiper arm hook
(F).
4.
Remove the insert from the blade assembly (A). The
insert has two notches at one end that are locked by
the bottom claws of the blade assembly. At the notch
end, pull the insert from the blade assembly.
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