Wiper Blade Replacement

2012 Acura TL BaseSECTION Wiper Blade Replacement
  1. Lift the wiper arms from the windshield.
    NOTE: Lift the driver's side first.
  2. Press and hold the tab (A) and slide the wiper blade assembly (B) toward the tab to release it from the wiper arm (C).
    Fig 1: Sliding Wiper Blade Assembly Toward Tab To Release It From Wiper Arm
    G08071520Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Slide the blade (A) out from the wiper blade holder (B).
    Fig 2: Sliding Blade Out From Wiper Blade Holder
    G08071521Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Install a new blade to the wiper blade holder in the reverse order of removal.
  5. Install the wiper blade assembly onto the wiper arms in the reverse order of removal.
  6. Check the wiper operation, if the blades slip, turn the wiper switch OFF, and reinstall the wiper blades securely.
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