Wiper Blade, Removing And Installing, Joint-Free Windshield Wiper, BOSCH

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CAUTION:

Only Bosch manufactures wiper blades for joint-free wipers.

Wiper blades made by other manufacturers will not fit correctly and this will result in poor wiping.

NOTE:

See the >>Joint-Free Wiper Blade Characteristics<< chapter in the "Electrical Equipment General Information" repair manual.

-- Remove the joint-free wiper blade. Refer to WINDSHIELD WIPER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING

-- Check on which side the wiper blade cannot be moved in guide.

-- Carefully pry off cap -1- on side where wiper blade cannot be moved in guide.

Fig 1: Carefully Pry Off Cap -1-, On Side Where Wiper Blade Cannot Be Moved In Guide

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-- Using a suitable screwdriver, open wiper blade retainer -A- by bending up.

Fig 2: Bend open wiper blade locking mechanism

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-- Replace wiper blade.

NOTE:

Make sure that wiper inserts are seated correctly in wiper blade guides.

-- Press wiper insert retainer -A- back down with a suitable screwdriver until wiper insert can no longer slide into guide.

Fig 3: Push wiper blade locking mechanism down again until wiper blade can no longer be moved in guide

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-- Attach new cap -1- and check for proper seating.

Fig 4: Attach new cap -1- and check for proper seating

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-- Install the wiper blade. Refer to WINDSHIELD WIPER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Check wiper blade for proper function.