Cleaning - Front Wiper Blades; Installation; Front Wiper Blade Elements Removal - Chrysler PT Cruiser Service & Repair Manual

8R - 8 WIPERS/WASHERS
FRONT WIPER BLADES (Continued)
Fig. 9 WIPER BLADE/ARM PARK LINES - RHD
1 - ALIGNMENT TOLERANCE ON WINDSHIELD
2 - WIPER BLADE
(2) Remove blade assembly from arm by pushing
release tab under arm tip and slide blade away from
arm tip (Fig. 10).
Fig. 10 FRONT WIPER BLADE - REMOVE/INSTALL
1 - RELEASE TAB
(3) Gently place wiper arm tip on glass surface.

CLEANING - FRONT WIPER BLADES

Wiper blades exposed to the weather for a long
period of time tend to lose their wiping effectiveness.
Periodic cleaning of the wiper blade is recommended
to remove the accumulation of salt and road grime.
The wiper blades, arms and windshield should be
cleaned with a sponge or cloth and a mild detergent
or nonabrasive cleaner. If the wiper blades continue
to streak or smear, they should be replaced. The
wiper blade should run smoothly across the wind-
shield in both directions. The wiper blade should
slightly roll over center when the blade reverses
direction. A wiper blade insert that has lost flexibility
or a wiper arm that has lost spring tension, will
cause the blade to skip or chatter across the wind-
shield. If the wiper blades are new and the wiper
arm spring tension is OK and a chattering sound is
emitted from the wiper(s), the wiper blade is not roll-
ing over center. If this condition exists (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/WIPERS/WASHERS/WIPER ARMS -
ADJUSTMENTS).

INSTALLATION

(1) Install blade assembly on arm by sliding the
blade into the arm tip until it clicks (Fig. 10).
(2) Let wiper arm/blade rest on front windshield.
(3) Verify system operation.
FRONT WIPER BLADE
ELEMENTS
REMOVAL
(1) Lift wiper arm to raise blade off glass.
(2) Remove blade assembly from arm by pushing
release tab under arm tip and slide blade away from
arm tip (Fig. 10).
(3) Let wiper arm rest on front windshield.
(4) Remove wiping element from blade assembly.
Pull pocket of the rubber element out of the end of
the claw together with vertebra (metal rails) (Fig.
11).
Fig. 11 WIPER BLADE ELEMENT - TYPICAL
1 - CLAW
2 - TO GRASP AND PULL
3 - CHANNEL
4 - RUBBER ELEMENT
5 - VERTABRA
INSTALLATION
After Installation, check that the element and ver-
tebra are through all claws and the final claw is
locked in the pocket.
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