Wiper Insert - Available Separately

BODY
BO95-004
SEPTEMBER 01, 1995
ALL MODELS

TITLE: WIPER INSERT REPLACEMENT METHOD





To improve serviceability, the wiper blade rubber inserts will now be available separately from the steel backing plates as shown.

PART NUMBER INFORMATION:

Part Numbers of the new rubber inserts and steel backing plates which correspond to the previous complete assemblies are found in the Parts Operations Communications Update dated June 24, 1995.

REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES:





1. Remove the wiper frame from the wiper arm.

Note
Put a towel or equivalent between the wiper arm end and the windshield glass to prevent damage to the glass.





2. Remove the rubber insert, with the steel backing plates, from the wiper frame.








3. Remove the steel backing plates from the rubber inserts.

Note
The backing plates are to be reused unless damaged.

4. Install the backing plates on the new rubber inserts.





Note
The backing plates are slightly curved. Check and install the backing plates according to the illustration. Driver side and passenger side backing plates are oriented differently

5. Install the rubber inserts, with the backing plates, onto the wiper frame.

6. Install the wiper frame on the wiper arm.





Note
Be sure to install the head (big end) of the insert toward the bottom as shown.





WARRANTY INFORMATION:*

* 12 months or 12,500 miles from the date-of-first-use or demo date, whichever occurs first.

Coverage is extended to 18 months or 24,000 miles in New York due to "Lemon Law" legislation.