Windshield Wiper Blades

Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blades and the windshield periodically with a sponge or soft cloth and a mild non-abrasive cleaner. This will remove accumulations of salt or road film. Operating the wipers on a dry windshield for long periods may cause wiper blade wear. 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 away from contact with petroleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc.

NOTE:

Wiper blade service life varies depending on geographic area and frequency of use. Poor blade performance may be indicated by chatter, streaks, water lines, or wet spots. If any of these conditions are present, clean the wiper blades or replace them as necessary.

Wiper blades and arms should be inspected periodically, not only when wiper performance problems occur. This inspection should include the following items:

• Wear or uneven edges
• Foreign material
• Hardening or cracking
• Deformation or fatigue

If the wiper blade or wiper arm is damaged, replace the damaged arm or blade with a new unit. Do not attempt to repair the wiper arm or a damaged blade.

Wiper Blade Removal/Installation

1. 1
   Lift the wiper arm to raise the wiper blade away from the glass until the wiper arm is in the full up position.

   

   Wiper blade with latch in locked position

   1. Wiper blade
   2. Wiper Arm
   3. Release tab
2. 2
   To detach the wiper blade from the wiper arm, press the latch on the wiper blade and, while holding the wiper arm with one hand, slide the wiper blade down toward the base of the wiper arm.

   

   Wiper blade with latch in unlocked position

   1. Wiper blade
   2. J-hook of wiper arm
   3. J-hook
3. 3
   After disengaging the wiper blade, remove the wiper blade from the wiper arm.
4. 4
   Carefully lower the wiper arm onto the glass.

Front Wiper Blade Installation

1. 1
   Lift the wiper arm away from the glass until the wiper arm is in the fully raised position.
2. 2
   Position the wiper blade next to the hook on the tip of the wiper arm.
3. 3
   Insert the wiper blade upward into the hook on the wiper arm; the latch will engage with a distinct click.
4. 4
   Carefully lower the wiper blade onto the glass.

Rear Wiper Blade Removal/Installation

1. 1
   Open the swing-out door to access the rear wiper arm.

   

   Rear wiper assembly

   1. Wiper Arm
   2. Wiper blade
2. 2
   Lift the wiper arm away from the glass and rotate the wiper blade outward to disconnect the wiper blade from the wiper arm.

   

   Wiper Blade and Wiper Arm

   1. Wiper Arm
   2. Wiper blade
3. 3
   Carefully place your hand on the glass.

   

   Wiper Blade Removed from Wiper Arm

   1. Wiper Blade Pivot Pin
   2. Wiper Arm Socket

Rear Wiper Installation

1. 1
   Remove the wiper arm from the glass.
2. 2
   Insert the wiper blade pivot pin into the hole at the end of the wiper arm and rotate the wiper blade into place.
3. 3
   Position the wiper blade on the glass and close the liftgate.