Suzuki XL7 User Manual

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SERVICE AND APPEARANCE CARE

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Windshield Wiper Blade
Replacement

Windshield wiper blades should be
inspected for wear or cracking. Refer to
“Scheduled Maintenance” in “Mainte-
nance Schedule” in the “Maintenance
Schedule” section for more information.

Replacement blades come in different
types and are removed in different ways.
For proper type and length, refer to “Nor-
mal Maintenance Replacement Parts” in
“Maintenance Schedule” in the “Mainte-
nance Schedule” section.

Here’s how to replace the windshield wiper
blades:

1) Make sure the front wipers are turned

off.

2) Pull the windshield wiper arm away

from the windshield.

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3) Pull up the release clip, located at the

connecting point of the blade and the
arm. Then, pull the blade assembly
down toward the glass to remove it
from the wiper arm.

4) Push the new wiper blade securely on

the wiper arm until you hear the release
clip “click” into place.

5) Push the release clip, from Step 3,

down to secure the wiper blade into
place.

Rear Window Wiper Blade Replacement
To replace the rear window wiper blade,
do the following:

1) Make sure that the rear wiper is off.
2) Pull the wiper away from the rear win-

dow.