How do you remove the windshield wiper blades?
Manually lift one of the wiper blades off the windshield, then release it, letting it hit the glass. This procedure adjusts the tension in the wiper blades.
How can I adjust the tension on my windshield wipers?
This procedure adjusts the tension in the wiper blades. Examine the park line, which looks like a small, horizontal mark on your windshield. Make certain your windshield wiper blade heel parked within 5 mm or almost 1/4 inch of the park line.
What should the park line be on a windshield wiper?
Examine the park line, which looks like a small, horizontal mark on your windshield. Make certain your windshield wiper blade heel parked within 5 mm or almost 1/4 inch of the park line. Reposition the wiper blade heel just above the park line if the wiper blade tip hits the cowl screen excessively during normal use.
How often should you change your windshield wiper blades?
Replace your windshield wiper blades if they start smearing or streaking the windshield, even after you clean them. Check the owner’s manual for your vehicle to find the correct windshield wiper blade size and installation technique. Replace your wiper blades at least every six months.
How do you change the arm of a windshield wiper?
Step 1: Turn the wipers on and stop them mid-way up the windshield. Mark their location with the wax crayon. Step 2: Remove the plastic cover over the nut holding the wiper arm onto the post. If possible, simply twist the cover off. If it resists, you may need to use the flathead screwdriver to pry it off.
How do you remove a clip on wiper arm?
Determine whether you are removing a clip-on wiper arm by following the wiper arm from the wiper blade to the base where it is attached. It’s possible that you will have to open the hood. Clip-on wiper arms have a small tab at the base of the wiper arm. Step 1: Turn the wipers on and stop them mid-way up the windshield.
How do you adjust the park position on a wiper?
Use a socket wrench to remove the nut located at the center of the wiper motor. This nut connects the arm linkage to the motor. Turn the wipers on, then back off, so the motor completes a full cycle and returns to the correct park position.
What to do if your windshield wiper blade slips?
If the arm slips, you will need to replace it. Mark where the windshield wiper blade rests. If your wiper problem was not the result a loose nut, your wiper arm might be stripped out. In this case you need to replace it. The new arm needs to rest exactly where the original rested to insure proper travel.