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.
Windshield Wiper Blade
Right and left wiper blades may not be interchanged during installation.
Joint-free wiper blades are very flexible. Grasp the wiper blades in the area for the wiper blade mount only and lift them away from the windshield.
To remove wiper blades, wiper arms must be driven into "service/winter position". The "service/winter position" is activated by operating windshield wiper lever in "one-touch wiping" position within 10 seconds after switching off ignition.
Removing
-- Move wiper arms into "service/winter position" by moving windshield wiper lever into "one-touch wiping" position within 10 seconds after switching off ignition.
-- Fold the wiper arm up.
-- Tilt the wiper blade -1- on wiper arm all the way -arrow A-.
-- Remove the wiper blade -1- from the wiper arm axle -arrow B-.
Installing
-- Push the wiper blade onto the wiper arm axle.
-- Turn the wiper blade all the way on the wiper arm axle.
-- Carefully fold the wiper arm back onto the windshield.
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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.