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Windshield wiper blade replacement, Windshield wiper blade replacement -55 – GMC 2004 Canyon User Manual

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Windshield Wiper Blade
Replacement

Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least
twice a year for wear and cracking. See “Wiper
Blade Check” under Cleaning the Outside of Your
Vehicle
on page 5-98 for more information.

Replacement blades come in different types and are
removed in different ways. For proper type and length,
see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on
page 6-15
.

Notice: Allowing the wiper blade arm to touch
the windshield when no wiper blade is installed
could damage the windshield. Any damage that
occurs would not be covered by your warranty.
Do not allow the wiper blade arm to touch the
windshield.

1. To remove the old wiper blades, lift the wiper arm

until it locks into a vertical position.

A. Blade Assembly
B. Arm Assembly
C. Locking Tab

D. Blade Pivot
E. Hook Slot
F. Arm Hook

2. Press down on the blade assembly pivot locking

tab. Pull down on the blade assembly to release it
from the wiper arm hook.

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