Checking The Wiper Blades; Changing The Wiper Blades - Ford 2015 FLEX Owner's Manual

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CHECKING THE WIPER BLADES

Run the tip of your fingers over the edge of the blade

to check for roughness.

Clean the wiper blades with washer fluid or water

applied with a soft sponge or cloth.

Replace wiper blades at least once per year for optimum performance.

Poor wiper quality can be improved by cleaning the wiper blades and the

To prolong the life of the wiper blades, it is highly recommended to

scrape off the ice on the windshield before turning on the wipers. The

layer of ice has many sharp edges and can damage the micro edge of the

wiper rubber element.

Changing rear window wiper blade

To replace the rear wiper blade:

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1. Pull the wiper arm away from the

vehicle. Turn the blade at an angle

from the wiper arm. Press the lock

tab to release the blade and pull the

wiper blade down toward the

windshield to remove it from the arm.

2. Attach the new wiper to the wiper

arm and press it into place until a

click is heard.

1. Grab the wiper arm with one

hand close to the arm/blade joint

and pull it as far away from the

glass as possible. Do not use

excessive force because it can break

the wiper arm at the heel. Hold it

there until the next step.

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