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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Opel 🢒 1999 🢒 Sintra 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Wipers/Washer Systems 🢒 Rear Window Wiper Blade Element Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 512042 Size: SH
  1. Remove the wiper blade from the wiper arm. Refer to Rear Window Wiper Blade Replacement .
  2. Remove the rubber wiper element from the element vertebra.

    3. Object Number: 512043 Size: SH
  3. Remove the element vertebra and end cap from the wiper blade.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 512044 Size: SH

    Important: The end cap should be installed on the end of the wiper blade that will be the farthest from the wiper motor drive shaft.

  1. Install the end cap on the wiper blade.

    2. Important: The element must be secure in all the claw sets.

  2. Install the new element into the wiper blade and the end cap until the inner claw set engages the vertebra notches.
  3. Install the wiper blade onto the wiper arm. Refer to Rear Window Wiper Blade Replacement .