MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
497
With the wipers in the service position, fold
out the wiper arm from the windshield. Press
the button on the wiper blade attachment
and pull the wiper blade straight out, parallel
with the wiper arm.
Slide in the new wiper blade until it clicks
into place.
Check that the blade is securely in place.
4. Press the wipers back against the wind-
shield.
The windshield wiper blades are different lengths
NOTE
The windshield wiper blades are different
lengths. The blade on the driver’s side is
longer than the one on the passenger side.
Cleaning
Keeping the windshield/tailgate window and
wiper blades clean helps improve visibility and
prolongs the service life of the wiper blades.
Clean the wiper blades with a stiff-bristle brush
and lukewarm soap solution or car washing
detergent.
Replacing the tailgate wiper blade
1. Fold the wiper arm outward.
2. Grasp the inner section of wiper blade (at the
arrow).
3. Turn the wiper blade counterclockwise to use
one end as a lever to help release it from the
wiper arm.
4. Press the new wiper blade until it clicks into
place and check that it seats securely.
5. Fold the wiper arm back toward the tailgate
window.
Related information
•
Windshield wipers in the service position
(p. 495)
•
Refilling the windshield washer fluid reservoir
(p. 498)
