Wiper Blades - Ford 1997 Contour Manual

The filter is in a housing at the back of the engine
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compartment, on the left side. Pull off the two clips on the
sides of the housing. Slide out the housing and filter.
Removing the passenger compartment air filter
Slide the filter out of the housing, replace with the new
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filter, and slide the housing and passenger compartment air
filter back into place. Reinstall the clips on the housing.
Replace the grille and wiper arms.
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Wiper Blades

Check the windshield wiper blades at least twice a year. Also
check them whenever they seem less effective than usual.
Substances such as tree sap and some hot wax treatments used
by commercial car washes reduce the effectiveness of wiper
blades.
If the blades do not wipe properly, clean both the windshield
and the wiper blades. Use undiluted windshield washer solution
or a mild detergent. Rinse thoroughly with clear water. Do not
use fuel, kerosene, paint thinner, or other solvents to clean your
wiper blades. These will damage your blades.
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