Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Wiper Blade, Removing And Installing: Installing
There is a risk of damaging the body.
- The driver and passenger side wiper blades are different lengths.
Install in the reverse order of removal. Note the following:
-- Guide the wiper blade -1- parallel into the wiper arm -2- in direction of -arrow-. Slide the wiper blade on until the retaining clips engage in the wiper arm.
-- To leave the "Service position", either operate the windshield wiper switch or drive faster than six km/h.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.