Changing rear window wipers
The wiper blades help remove water from the windshield and rear window. Along with the washer fluid, they are designed to clean the glass and help improve visibility while driving. The windshield and rear window wiper blades can be replaced.
Changing rear window wipers
Grasp the center of the wiper blade and lift it from the window to the stop position.
Note
When the wiper arm is about halfway extended, resistance may be felt as the wiper stops in the stop position. This stop helps prevent the wiper arm from falling back onto the rear window. The wiper arm must be pulled past the locking position stop in order to change the wiper blade.
Grasp the center attachment point and pull it diagonally down to the right until the blade detaches from the arm.
Lift the sleeve on the wiper blade attachment. Make sure that the wiper arm doesn't accidentally retract toward the window.
Remove the washer hose from the attachment.
Attach the new washer hose and wiper blade in the attachment. Fold down the sleeve on the wiper blade attachment.
Note
Make sure that the hose is positioned as shown in the illustration. If the hose is not positioned as shown, it could be squeezed by the sleeve when it is folded down again.
Press the new wiper blade until it clicks into place. Check to make sure the blade is securely in place.
Fold the wiper arm back toward the window.
Important
Check the blades regularly. Neglected maintenance shortens the life of the blades.