Wiper Blade Element Replacement - Pontiac 1998 Firebird Owner's Manual

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Wiper Blade Element Replacement
I I
To
replace the wiper blade element, refer to the wiper
blade assembly replacement instructions. To replace the
element, follow these steps:
1. Locate the heel end of the wiper blade assembly that
has the two notches held by the wiper blade claw.
2. Hold the wiper blade assembly with one hand and
pull
the
element
gently with the
other
hand.
(Replacement blade elements have three plastic caps
which retain two metal strips. Do not remove these
caps before the element is installed.)
3. At the heel end of the blade assembly, notched end
of blade element last, slide the blade element into the
blade claw sets. The plastic retainer caps will be
forced off as the element is fully inserted. Make sure
that all the claw sets are properly engaged in the
slots of the blade element.
4. Install the wiper blade assembly on the wiper arm.
For information on windshield wiper blade replacement
type
and length,
see
"Capacities and Specifications" in
the Index.
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