Windshield Wiper Blades

Periodically clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the windshield with a sponge or soft cloth and a mild, non-abrasive cleaner. This removes salt buildup or road film.

Operating wipers on a dry windshield for extended periods may damage the wiper blades. Always use washer fluid when operating the wipers to remove salt or dirt from a dry windshield.

Do not use the wiper blades to remove frost or ice from the windshield. Keep the rubber blade edges free of contact with petroleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc.

NOTE:

The expected service life of wiper blades depends on the geographic region and frequency of use. Poor blade performance may be accompanied by vibration, streaks, water lines, or wet spots. If any of these conditions occur, clean the wiper blades or replace them as necessary.

Wiper Blade Removal/Installation

1. 1
   Lift the wiper arm to raise the wiper blade off the glass while the wiper arm is in the fully upright position.

   

   1. Wiper Arm
   2. Tab Lock
   3. Wiper Arm
2. 2
   To disconnect the wiper blade from the wiper arm, lift the retaining tab.

   

   1. Wiper Arm
   2. Tab Lock
   3. Wiper Arm
3. 3
   Slide the wiper blade down toward the base of the wiper arm.
4. 4
   With the wiper blade disconnected, remove the wiper blade from the wiper arm while holding the wiper arm with one hand and separating the wiper blade from the wiper arm with the other hand (move the wiper blade down toward the base of the wiper arm and away from the J-hook at the end of the wiper arm).

   

   1. Wiper Arm
   2. Tab Lock
   3. J-hook of wiper arm
5. 5
   Carefully lower the wiper arm onto the glass.

Front Wiper Blade Installation

1. 1
   Raise the wiper arm off the glass so that the wiper arm is in the fully upright position.
2. 2
   Position the wiper blade under the hook on the end of the wiper arm with the wiper arm latch open.
3. 3
   Insert the receiver bracket on the wiper blade assembly into the hook on the tip of the wiper arm through the opening in the wiper blade under the latch.
4. 4
   Push the wiper blade onto the arm until movement stops, then lower the locking tab to secure it.

   NOTE:

   The latch tab will not lock in place until the blade is correctly installed on the wiper arm hook.

5. 5
   Carefully lower the wiper blade onto the glass.