Changing Wiper Blades

If the wiper blades leave streaks across the windshield, try cleaning them first with a paper towel or soft cloth and wiper fluid. If the wiper blade rubber has deteriorated, you should change the wiper blades.
  1. Set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF.
  2. While holding the wiper switch in the MIST position, set the power mode to ON, then to VEHICLE OFF. Both wiper arms are now set to the maintenance position.
  3. Lift the driver side wiper arm first, then the passenger side.
  4. Press and hold the tab, then slide the holder off the wiper arm.
  5. Pull the wiper blade to the opposite direction to slide it out from its holder.
  6. Insert the flat side of the new wiper blade onto the bottom part of the holder. Insert the blade all the way.
  7. Install the end of the wiper blade into the end cap.
  8. Slide the wiper holder onto the wiper arm securely.
  9. Lower the passenger side wiper arm first, then the driver side.
  10. Set the power mode to ON and hold the wiper switch in the MIST positions until both wiper arms return to the standard position.
Notice Avoid dropping the wiper arm, as it may damage the windshield.

To Change the Rear Wiper Blade

  1. Raise the wiper arm off.
  2. Press and hold the tab, then slide the holder off the wiper arm.
  3. Pull the end of the wiper blade in the direction of the arrow in the image until it is out of the holder’s end cap.
  4. Pull the wiper blade in the opposite direction to slide it out of holder.
  5. Insert the flat side of the new wiper blade onto the bottom part of the holder. Insert the blade all the way.
  6. Install the end of the wiper blade into the cap.
  7. Slide the wiper blade onto the wiper arm until it locks.
  8. Lower the wiper arm.
Notice Avoid dropping the wiper arm, as it may damage the rear window.
Parent topic: Maintenance