Wiper Blade: Description: Rear
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Jeep Liberty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
| 1 - SUPERSTRUCTURE |
| 2 - PIVOT PIN |
| 3 - LATCH RELEASE |
| 4 - PIVOT BLOCK |
| 5 - CLAW |
| 6 - FLEXOR |
| 7 - ELEMENT |
The rear wiper blade is secured by an integral latching pivot block to the hook formation on the tip of the rear wiper arm, and rests off the glass on a park ramp on the tailgate near the base of the rear flip-up glass opening when the wiper is not in operation. See Fig 1. The rear wiper blade consists of the following components:
- Superstructure - The superstructure includes a stamped steel bridge and plastic links with claw formations that grip the wiper blade element. Also included in this unit is the latching, molded plastic pivot block that secures the superstructure to the wiper arm. All of the metal components of the wiper blade have a satin black finish applied.
- Element - The wiper element or squeegee is the resilient rubber member of the wiper blade that contacts the glass.
- Flexor - The flexor is a rigid metal component running along the length of each side of the wiper element where it is gripped by the claws of the superstructure.
All models have a single 28.00 centimeter (11.00 inch) rear wiper blade with a non-replaceable rubber element (squeegee). The wiper blade cannot be adjusted or repaired. If faulty, worn, or damaged the entire wiper blade unit must be replaced.