Wiper Blade: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
Wiper blades exposed to the weather for a long period of time tend to lose their wiping effectiveness. Periodic cleaning of the wiper blade is suggested to remove the accumulation of salt and road film. The wiper blades, arms and windshield should be cleaned with a sponge or cloth and a mild detergent or non-abrasive cleaner. If the blades continue to streak or smear, they should be replaced.
1. Lift wiper arm to raise blade OFF glass.

Wiper Blade and Element:

2. Remove blade assembly from arm by pressing upward on release tab pushing blade towards the arm.

Wiper Blade Removal:

Windshield Wiper Blade Element:

3. To remove wiping element from blade assembly, grasp the rubber lock on end where channel is rubber and pull rubber element and vertebrae out for replacement.

INSTALLATION
1. Align the rubber element and vertebrae to channel of blade assembly.
2. Push blade through until rubber lock on end is seated against blade claw.
3. Insert the blade assembly into wiper arm until release tab is fully seated.
Check each release point for positive locking when installing blade element and blade assembly on vehicle.