Wiper Blade Element Check (Conventional Blade)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Pontiac G5 and 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Measuring Wiper Blade Element Centerline Contact

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Remove the wiper blades from the wiper arms. Refer to Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement (Pontiac Coupe) or Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement (Chevrolet Coupe, Sedan) .
Look down the length of the blade element.
Replace the wiper blade element if the rubber element which contacts the glass is deflected more than 15 degrees from the centerline of the blade. Refer to Wiper Blade Element Replacement (Cobalt Coupe) .
Install the wiper blades on the wiper arms. Refer to Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement (Pontiac Coupe) or Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement (Chevrolet Coupe, Sedan) .