Front Wiper Blade: Description
This vehicle is equipped with frameless (also known as flat or beam) front wiper blades. Each front wiper blade is secured by an integral latching pivot block (3) to the receptacle formation on the tip of each front wiper arm, and rests on the glass near the base of the windshield when the wipers are not in operation. The wiper blade consists of the following components:
- Element (1) - The wiper element or squeegee is the resilient rubber member of the wiper blade that contacts the glass.
- Flexor (2) - The flexor is an integrated component in the frameless wiper blade running along the entire length of the wiper element.
The front wiper blades for this vehicle are unequal length and are not interchangeable. The right blade is 50 centimeters (19.69 inches) long and the left blade is 55 centimeters (21.65 inches) long. They have non-replaceable rubber elements (squeegees). The wiper blades cannot be adjusted or repaired. If ineffective, worn or damaged the entire wiper blade unit must be replaced.