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.
Front Wiper Blades
- Lift the driver side wiper arm first, then the passenger side.
- Place a cloth on the edge of the lock tab. Push the lock tab up with a flat-tip screwdriver.
Lock tab
- Slide the blade from the wiper arm.
Blade
- Slide the wiper blade out from its holder by pulling the tabbed end out.
- Remove the retainers from the wiper blade and mount them on a new rubber blade. Correctly align the rubber protrusion and the retainer grooves.
Top
Retainer
Blade
- Slide the new wiper blade onto the holder from the bottom end. The tab on the holder should fit in the indent of the wiper blade.
Tab
Indent
- Slide the wiper blade holder onto the wiper arm, then push down the lock tab.
- Lower the passenger side wiper arm first, then the driver side.
NOTICE
Avoid dropping the wiper arm, as it may damage the windshield.
Rear Wiper Blade
- Raise the wiper arm off the rear window.
- Slide the wiper blade out from the end with the indent.
Blade
- Remove the retainers from the wiper blade and mount to a new rubber blade.
Retainer
Rubber
- Slide the wiper blade onto the holder. Make sure it is engaged correctly, then install the wiper blade assembly onto the wiper arm.
Related topics:
- Window Washer Fluid
- Wiper Operation
- Starting to Drive
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