Blade Replacement

When the wipers no longer clean adequately, the blades may be worn or cracked. Replace the wiper blades with new ones.

NOTICE

To prevent damage:

• Never use wiper blades that are not specified.
• Raise the wiper arms when they are in the upper wiping position.
• Always return the wiper arms to the windshield before driving.

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

This vehicle has a "hidden" wiper design that cannot be raised to their lower rest position.

1. Within 20 seconds after turning off the engine, raise and hold the wiper lever in the MIST position for about 2 seconds, until the wipers move to the upper service position.

2. Remove the wiper blades from the windshield.

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3. Turn the wiper blade to access the clip.

4. While pressing the clip 1, pull down the wiper blade 2.

5. Remove the wiper blade from the wiper arm.

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

7. Carefully lower the wiper arm back onto the windshield.

8. Turn the wiper switch to any ON position to return the wiper arms to the lower rest position.

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3. Lift the wiper arm clip [1]. Then lower the wiper blade [2].

4. Remove the wiper blade from the wiper arm.

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

6. Carefully lower the wiper arm back onto the windshield.

7. Turn the wipers ON in any position to return the wiper arms to the bottom rest position.

Rear Wiper Blade Replacement

1. Within 20 seconds after the ignition is turned OFF, move the wiper lever to the MIST position for more than 2 seconds until the wiper arm moves to the lower middle position.

2. Lift the wiper arm.

3. Lift the wiper blade and pull it out.

4. Install the new blade assembly by inserting the center part into the slot of the wiper arm until it clicks into place.

After replacement, lower the wiper arm onto the rear window and turn the ignition to ON and operate the wipers to check that the blade is installed correctly.

NOTICE

The rear wiper may stop working for about 10 seconds if it is operated without washer fluid or if the blade is frozen, to prevent motor damage.