Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear and cracking. See Scheduled Maintenance for more information.

Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways. For the proper type and length, see Maintenance Replacement Parts.

It is a good idea to clean or replace the wiper blade assembly every six months. Allowing the wiper blade arm to touch the windshield when no wiper blade is installed could damage the windshield. Any damage that occurs would not be covered by the vehicle's warranty. Do not allow the wiper blade arm to touch the windshield.

To remove the wiper blade assembly:

1. Open the hood to gain access to the windshield wipers.
2. Lift the wiper arm away from the windshield.




Blade Assembly

Arm Assembly

Locking Tab

Blade Pivot

Hook Slot

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.

To install the new wiper insert:

1. Slide the insert (D), notched end last, into the end with the two blade claws (A). Slide the insert all the way through the blade claws at the opposite end (B). The plastic caps (C) will be forced off as the insert is fully installed.
2. Be sure the notches are locked by the bottom claws. Make sure that all other claws are properly locked on both sides of the insert slots.
3. Put the blade assembly pivot in the wiper arm hook. Pull up until the pivot locking tab locks in the hook slot.
4. Carefully lower the wiper arm and blade assembly onto the windshield.

Installation guide:

1. Claw in Notch

2. Correct Installation

3. Incorrect Installation