Windshield wiper blades should be inspected periodically for wear and cracking.
See
Scheduled Maintenance
.
Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways.
For proper type and length, see
Maintenance Replacement Parts
.
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 your warranty. Do not allow the wiper blade arm to touch the windshield.
- To remove the old wiper blades, lift the wiper arm until it locks into
a vertical position.
Blade Assembly
Arm Assembly
Locking Tab
Blade Pivot
Hook Slot
Arm Hook
- Press down on the blade assembly pivot locking tab. Pull down on the blade
assembly to release it from the wiper arm hook.
- Remove the insert from the blade assembly. The insert has two notches
at one end that are locked by bottom claws of the blade assembly. At the notched end,
pull the insert from the blade assembly.
- To install the new wiper insert, slide the
insert (D), notched end last, into the end with 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 inserted.
- Be sure that the notches are locked by the bottom claws. Make sure that
all other claws are properly locked on both sides of the insert slots.
Claw in Notch
Correct Installation
Incorrect Installation
- Put the blade assembly pivot in the wiper arm hook. Pull up until the
pivot locking tab locks in the hook slot.
- Carefully lower the wiper arm and blade assembly onto the windshield.