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

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

Here's how to replace the windshield wiper blades:

1. Make sure the front wipers are turned off.
2. Pull the windshield wiper arm away from the windshield.



3. Pull up the release clip, located at the connecting point of the blade and the arm. Then, pull the blade assembly down toward the glass to remove it from the wiper arm.
4. Push the new wiper blade securely on the wiper arm until you hear the release clip "click" into place.
5. Push the release clip, from Step 3, down to secure the wiper blade into place.

To replace the rear window wiper blade, do the following:

1. Make sure that the rear wiper is off.
2. Pull the wiper away from the rear window.
3. Pull up the release clip, located at the connecting point of the blade and the arm. Then, pull the blade assembly down toward the glass to remove it from the wiper arm.
4. Push the new wiper blade securely on the wiper arm until you hear the release clip "click" into place.
5. Push the release clip, from Step 3, down to secure the wiper blade into place.