Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for wear or
cracking. See "Windshield Wipers, Blade Check" under
Scheduled Maintenance
for more information.
Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways.
For proper type and length, see
Maintenance Replacement Parts
. Here's
how to remove the wiper blades:
- Turn on the wipers to the low wipe setting.
- Turn off the ignition while the wipers are at the outer positions of the
wiper pattern. The blades are more accessible for removal/replacement while in this
position.
- Pull the windshield wiper arm away from the windshield.
- While holding the wiper arm away from the glass, push
the release clip from under the blade connecting point and pull the old blade assembly
down toward the glass to remove it from the wiper arm.
- Push the new wiper blade securely on the wiper arm until you hear the
release clip "click" into place.