Blade Element Set Check

2006 Isuzu Ascender S, 5.3 M, 4WDSECTION Blade Element Set Check
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    Fig 1: Measuring Wiper Blade Element Centerline Contact
    GM334256Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the wiper blades from the wiper arms. Refer to Wiper Arm Blade ReplacementΒ .
  2. Look down the length of the blade element.
  3. Replace the wiper blade element if the rubber element which contacts the glass is not on the centerline of the blade +/-15 degrees. Refer to Wiper Blade Element ReplacementΒ .
  4. Install the wiper blades on the wiper arms. Refer to Wiper Arm Blade ReplacementΒ .
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