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2018 Acura ILX Owners Manual - Changing Wiper



Changing Wiper

Blades

If the wiper blades leave streaks across the windshield, try cleaning them first with a paper towel or soft cloth and wiper fluid. If the wiper blade rubber has deteriorated, you should change the wiper blades.

  1. Lift the driver side wiper arm first, then the passenger side.
     
  2. Wrap a flat-tip screwdriver in a cloth, then use it to pry on the edge of the lock tab, to push it up .
    Lock tab
  3. Slide the holder off the wiper arm.
  4. Slide the wiper blade out of its holder by pulling the tabbed end out.
    Blade
  5. Remove the retainers from the rubber blade that was removed, and mount to a new rubber blade. Correctly align the rubber protrusion and the retainer grooves.
  6. Slide the new wiper blade onto the holder from the bottom end.
    Retainer
    Blade
  7. Slide the wiper blade onto the wiper arm, then push down the lock tab.
  8. Lower the passenger side wiper arm first, then the driver side.

 

NOTICE

Avoid dropping the wiper arm, as it may damage the windshield.

Related topics:
  • Window Washer Fluid
  • Wiper Operation
  • Starting to Drive

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