Transportation wiper blades, removing

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Transportation blades can easily be removed as follows:

Grasp blade as shown and rotate in direction of arrow (toward windshield).

Fig 1: Grasping Transportation Wiper Blade
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Rotate blade in opposite direction (black arrow) then, carefully slide blade off wiper arm.

Fig 2: Rotating Transportation Wiper Blade In Opposite Direction
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NOTE: Wiper arm/blade alignment has been preset at the factory, then checked and adjusted (if necessary) during the PDI. DO NOT twist or bend the wiper arm. If wiper arm/blade alignment is incorrect, chattering and/or streaking will occur.

If arm has been bent, see WIPER BLADE CONTACT ANGLE, CHECKING AND ADJUSTING .

Install original equipment wiper blades (located in trunk) at the time of retail vehicle delivery.
NOTE:
- Wiper blade with air deflector (arrow) must be installed on driver's side with deflector on bottom of wiper blade.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Wiper Blade With Air Deflector
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- Passenger's side wiper blade may be curved, install with curved ends of blade pointing up.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Proper Passenger Side Wiper Blade Installation
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