FIAT Panda - Manual (Page 181)

WINDSCREEN/REAR WINDOW
WIPER
BLADES
Replace the blades if the rubber edge is deformed or
worn. In any event, it is advisable to replace them
approximately once a year.
A few simple precautions can reduce the possibility
of damage to the blades:
❒ if the temperature falls below zero, make sure that
ice has not frozen the rubber against the glass. Use
an antifreeze product to release it if required;
❒ remove any snow from the glass: in addition to
protecting the blades, this prevents effort on
the motor and over-heating;
❒ do not operate the windscreen/rear window
wipers on dry glass.
WARNING
Driving with worn windscreen/rear
window wiper blades is a serious hazard,
because visibility is reduced in bad weather.
Replacing the wiper blades
Proceed as follows:
❒ raise the wiper arm, press tab A fig. 145 of the
attachment spring and remove the blade from
the arm;
❒ fit the new blade, inserting the tab into the special
slot in the arm, making sure that it is locked;
❒ lower the windscreen wiper arm on the
windscreen.
Do not operate the windscreen wiper with
the blades lifted from the windscreen.
Replacing the rear window wiper blade
Proceed as follows:
❒ raise cover A fig. 146, undo nut B and remove arm
C;
❒ correctly position the new arm, fully tighten nut B
then lower cover A.
fig. 145 F0W0186
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