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.
Installation Procedure
Replacement blade elements (2) have 3 plastic caps (1) which retain the 2 metal flexor strips. Do not remove these caps (1) before the element is installed.
Important: The heel end of the wiper blade is the end nearest to the base of the wiper arm.
- Starting at the heel end of the wiper blade slide the wiper blade element, notched end last, into the wiper blade claw sets (1). The plastic retainer caps will be forced off as the element is fully inserted.
- Be certain that the 2 element notches are engaged by the last claw set and that all the other claws (2) and (3) and properly engaged in the slots of the element (1) on both sides.
- Install the wiper blade onto the wiper arm. Refer to WIPER ARM BLADE REPLACEMENT .
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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.