Wipers

Blade Inspection

Contamination of the windshield or wiper blades with foreign matter can reduce wiper performance. Common sources of contamination include insects, tree sap, and hot wax treatments used by some commercial car washes. If the blades do not wipe properly, clean both the glass and the blades with a clean cloth dampened with washer fluid.

NOTICE

To avoid damaging the wiper blades, arms, or other components, do not perform the following:

• Use gasoline, kerosene, paint thinner, or other solvents on or near them.
• Attempt to move the wipers by hand.
• Use wiper blades other than those specified.

Information

Hot waxes applied at automatic car washes are known to make the windshield difficult to clean.

Blade Replacement

When the wipers no longer clean properly, the blades may be worn or cracked and require replacement.

NOTICE

To avoid damaging the wiper arms or other components, do not attempt to move the wipers by hand.

NOTICE

Using a wiper blade not specified for your vehicle may cause wiper malfunction and failure.

Enter

1. Raise the wiper arm and gently rotate the wiper blade assembly to release the plastic latch.

NOTICE

Do not allow the wiper arm to drop onto the windshield, as it may chip or crack the windshield.

2. Press the clip (1) and slide the blade assembly down (2).

3. Remove it from the arm.

4. Install the wiper blade assembly in the reverse order of removal.

5. Return the wiper arm to the windshield.

Type B

1. Raise the wiper arm.

2. Lift the wiper arm clip (1). Then lift the wiper blade (2).

3. Press the lock (3) and pull the wiper blade (4) down.

4. Remove the wiper blade from the wiper arm (5).

5. Install the new wiper blade assembly in the reverse order of removal.

6. Return the wiper arm to the windshield.