1. Remove the wiper blade from the wiper arm. Refer to Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement .



2. The wiper blade element (4) has two notches at one end which are engaged by the bottom claw set (3) of the wiper blade (1). At the notched end of the wiper blade (2), pull the blade element from the wiper blade (1).

Replacement blade elements (2) have 3 plastic caps (1) which retain the 2 metal flexor strips. Do not remove these caps (1) before the element is installed.

Important: The heel end of the wiper blade is the end nearest to the base of the wiper arm.

1. Starting at the heel end of the wiper blade slide the wiper blade element, notched end last, into the wiper blade claw sets (1). The plastic retainer caps will be forced off as the element is fully inserted.



2. Be certain that the 2 element notches are engaged by the last claw set and that all the other claws (2) and (3) and properly engaged in the slots of the element (1) on both sides.
3. Install the wiper blade onto the wiper arm. Refer to Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement .