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Changing the Wiper Blades
Replace the wiper blades at least annually for optimum performance.
You can improve poor wiper quality by cleaning the wiper blades and the windshield.
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The windshield wiper blades are different in length.If you install wiper blades of the wrong length, the wiper blades can clash damaging the wiper system.
Service Position
Set the windshield wipers in the service position to change the wiper blades.
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You can use the service position to provide easier access to the wiper blades for freeing them from snow and ice.
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Make sure the windshield is free from snow and ice before you switch the ignition on.
- Switch the ignition on.
- Switch the ignition off.
- Press and hold the wiper lever in position A within three seconds.
- Release the wiper lever when the windshield wipers reach the service position.
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The wipers remain in the service position when you switch the ignition on. Press and release the wiper lever to return them to the park position.
Changing the Windshield Wiper Blades
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Do not hold the wiper blade when lifting the wiper arm.
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Make sure that the wiper arm does not spring back against the glass when the wiper blade is not attached.
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Make sure the windshield is clean before using new wiper blades.
- Lift the wiper arm and then press the wiper blade locking buttons together.
- Slightly rotate the wiper blade.
- Remove the wiper blade.
- Install in the reverse order.
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Make sure that the wiper blade locks into place.
Changing the Rear Window Wiper Blade
Note:
Do not hold the wiper blade when lifting the wiper arm.
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Make sure that the wiper arm does not spring back against the glass when the wiper blade is not attached.
- Lift the wiper arm.
- Slightly rotate the wiper blade.
- Disengage the wiper blade from the wiper arm.
- Remove the wiper blade.
- Install in the reverse order.
Note:
Make sure that the wiper blade locks into place.