2. Road dirt can accumulate on the wiper blades, which reduces the effectiveness of the wipers. Therefore, the wiper blades should be washed periodically using neutral detergents.
3. When the windshield wipers are operating, bolts, nuts and fasteners may become loose, so they must be inspected and, if necessary, tightened.
4. The least durable windshield wiper components are the blades. If the blades are cracked,. if they are worn out or hardened and do not clean the glass well, then they simply need to be replaced.
5. Move the wiper arm away from the glass.
6. Press the latch and remove the brush down from the hook at the end of the lever (figure 10.6).
7. Squeeze the brush tips and pull the rubber out of the metal frame (figure 10.7).
8. Remove the metal holders from the old rubber band and install them on the new rubber band (figure 10.9).
9. Insert the new rubber band into the brush frame and push it until the clips snap into place.
10. Place the brush on the lever hook and move it until the lock clicks into place.