Wiper Blade: Installation: 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.
NOTE:
The notched end of the wiper element flexor should always be oriented towards the end of the wiper blade that is nearest to the rear wiper motor output shaft.
- Lift the rear wiper arm support out of the tail gate park ramp.
- Position the rear wiper blade near the hook formation on the tip of the arm with the notched end of the wiper element flexor oriented towards the end of the wiper arm that is nearest to the rear wiper motor output shaft.
- Raise the pivot block latch release tab until it is perpendicular to the rear wiper blade superstructure.
- Insert the hook formation on the tip of the wiper arm through the window in the wiper blade pivot block/latch unit.
- Slide the wiper blade pivot block/latch up into the hook formation on the tip of the wiper arm until the hook is firmly seated against the pivot block.
- Press the pivot block latch release tab downward until it snaps into its locked position over the top of the wiper arm.
- Gently lower the wiper arm and place the arm support in the tailgate park ramp.