Replacing Front Windshield Wiper Blade - Kia 2019 niro Owner's Manual

Maintenance
Contamination of either the wind -
shield or the wiper blades with for -
eign matter can reduce the
effectiveness of the windshield wip -
ers. Common sources of contamina -
tion are insects, tree sap, and hot
wax treatments used by some com -
mercial vehicle washes. If the blades
are not wiping properly, clean both
the window and the blades with a
good cleaner or mild detergent, and
rinse thoroughly with clean water.
CAUTION
Wiper blades
To prevent damage to the wiper
blades, do not use gasoline, kero -
sene, paint thinner, or other sol -
vents on or near them.
Replacing front windshield wiper
blade
Type A
1. Raise the wiper arm and turn the
wiper blade assembly to expose
the plastic locking clip.
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CAUTION
Wiper arms
Do not allow the wiper arm to fall
against the windshield, since it
may chip or crack the windshield.
Do not pull wiper arm forward,
since arm could chip hood paint.
2. Compress the clip and slide the
blade assembly downward.
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3. Lift it off the arm.
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4. Install the blade assembly in the
reverse order of removal.
Wiper blades
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