Owner Maintenance; Replacing Windshield Wiper ; Wiper Blades- Page 246

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Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

Form No. 8R65-EA-03C

3. Unfasten the clamps.

4. Lift off the air filter cover and remove 

the filter.

5. Wipe inside the air cleaner housing 

with a damp cloth.

6. Clean or replace the filter.

7. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Replace the filter according to Scheduled 
Maintenance (page 8-3).

Contamination of either the windshield or 
the blades with foreign matter can reduce 
wiper effectiveness. Common sources are 
insects, tree sap, and hot wax treatments 
used by some commercial car washes.

If the blades are not wiping properly, 
clean the window and blades with a good 
cleaner or mild detergent; then rinse 
thoroughly with clean water. Repeat if 
necessary.

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Replacing Windshield Wiper 
Blades

When the wipers no longer clean well, the 
blades are probably worn or cracked.
Replace them.

NOTE

After installing the air filter cover, 
make sure the electrical connector is 
securely connected.

Clamp

Air filter cover

Air filter

Wiper Blades

•

Hot waxes applied by automatic car 
washers have been known to affect 
the wiper

’

s ability to clean 

windows.

•

To prevent damage to the wiper 
blades, don

’

t use gasoline, 

kerosene, paint thinner, or other 
solvents on or near them.

To prevent damage to the wiper arms 
and other components, don

’

t move the 

wipers by hand.

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