Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Wiper Blade: Service and Repair




Wiper Blade Replacement

Windshield

1. Lift the wiper arms off the windshield.

2. Pull up and hold the tab (A), and slide the wiper blade (B) toward the tabs until it releases from the wiper arm (C).






3. Find the blade labeled "SET" (A), then release the blade from it.





4. Pull back the end of the blade and slide out the old rubber (B).

5. Install a new rubber in the reverse order of removal.

6. Install the wiper blades onto the windshield wiper arms in the reverse order of removal.

7. Test by turning on the wipers. If the blades slip, turn off the wipers and seat the attachments more firmly.

Rear Window

1. Lift the wiper arm off the window.

2. Turn the blade (A) to release it from the wiper arm (B).






3. Pull back the end of the blade, and slide out the old rubber (A).





4. Install a new rubber in the reverse order of removal.

5. Install the wiper blade onto the rear window wiper arm in the reverse order of removal.

6. Test by turning on the wiper. If the blade slips, turn off the wiper and reinstall the wiper blade securely.