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Changing the wiper blades, Changing the rear window wiper blade, Maintenance and specifications – FORD 2012 Expedition v.1 User Manual

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CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES

Replace wiper blades at least once per year for optimum performance.

To replace the wiper blades:

1. Fold back the wiper arm and
position the wiper blade at right
angles to the wiper arm.

2. To remove, press the retaining
clip (A) to disengage the wiper
blade, then pull the blade down
toward the windshield to remove it
from the arm.

3. Install the new wiper blade on the
arm and press it into place until a click is heard.

Poor wiper quality can be improved by cleaning the wiper blades and
windshield. Refer to Windows and wiper blades in the Cleaning
chapter.

To prolong the life of the wiper blades, it is highly recommended to
scrape off the ice on the windshield before turning on the wipers. The
layer of ice has many sharp edges and can damage the micro edge of the
wiper rubber element.

Changing the rear window wiper blade

To replace the rear wiper blade:

1. Pull the wiper arm as far away from the glass as possible. Do not use
excessive force because it can break the wiper arm. Hold it there until
the next step.

2. Grasp the wiper blade and rotate
it away from the wiper arm using
moderate force until it disengages
from the wiper arm.

3. Once the wiper blade is loose,
slide it away from the wiper arm.

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Owners Guide, 1st Printing
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