Wiper Blades

Blade Inspection

NOTICE

Note that hot waxes applied by commercial car washes can make the windshield difficult to clean.

Contamination of the windshield or wiper blades by foreign matter can reduce wiper effectiveness. Common sources of contamination include insects, tree sap, and hot wax from commercial car washes. If the blades do not wipe well, clean the windshield and wiper blades with a good cleaner or mild detergent, then rinse thoroughly with clean water.

To avoid damaging the wiper blades, do not use gasoline, kerosene, paint thinner, or solvents on or near the wiper blades.

Wiper Blade Replacement

When the wipers can no longer clean the windshield effectively, the blades are likely worn or damaged and should be replaced.

To avoid damaging the wiper arms and other wiper components, do not try to operate the wipers by hand.

Using wiper blades other than those specified may cause the wipers to malfunction or fail.

Type A

Windshield Wiper Blade

Type A

1. Lift the wiper arm and turn the blade so the plastic locking tab is exposed.

Do not let the wiper arm drop against the windshield, as this could damage the glass.

1. 1
   Squeeze the tab and slide the blade down.
2. 2
   Separate the blade from the arm.
3. 3
   Install the new blade by reversing the removal procedure.

Type B

1. Lift the wiper arm and turn the blade so the plastic locking tab is exposed.

NOTICE Do not let the wiper arm drop against the windshield

2. Open the blade cover.

3. Press the tab behind the wiper arm, then separate the blade from the arm.