1. Remove the wiper blade assembly from the wiper. Refer to Wiper Blade Assembly Removal in this section.



2. The blade element (4) has two notches at one end which are engaged by the bottom claw (3) set of the blade assembly (1). At the notched end of the blade (2), pull the blade element from the blade assembly (1).

Replacement blade elements (2) have three plastic caps (1) which retain the two metal flexor strips. Do not remove these caps (1) before the element is installed.

Important: The heel end of the wiper blade assembly is the end nearest to the base of the wiper arm.

1. At the heel end of the blade assembly, slide the blade element, notched end last, into the blade claw sets (1). The plastic retainer caps will be forced off as the element is fully inserted.



2. Be certain that the two element notches are engaged by the last claw set and that all the other claws (2) and (3) and properly engaged in the slots of the element (1) on both sides.
3. Install the wiper blade assembly on the wiper arm. Refer to Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement .