Ford XF6Z-17528-AA Wiper Blade Assembly

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It is common for wiper blades to be covered with a layer of road film that may disrupt their operation. Clean them occasionally using a light detergent. Check the wiper's assembly for signs of cracks or other damage. If necessary, fit new blades. Wet the windscreen and put the wipers on in order to look for streaks or irregular patterns. This will help remove some slackness from these fasteners as may become necessary. To get rid of the blade assembly, depress the release spring and separate it from the arm pin by pulling it out. When installing one has to push in firmly on the blade until it fixes on the pin. Remove the entire rubber blade element by inserting a screwdriver into it and releasing it from its retaining claw. For this purpose, slide out the old element and back in the new one while securing it with a strip of backing material at its head end side. Ensure that all claws are engaged before fitting arm to blade joining mechanism.

Regularly wash wiper blades with mild detergent to remove road film buildup. Inspect blades for cracks or hardness and replace if necessary. Wet windshield, cycle wipers, and check for uneven pattern or streaks. Tighten fasteners as needed. To remove blade assembly, push down on release spring and pull off wiper arm pin. To install, push blade assembly onto pin until it snaps. To replace rubber blade element, insert screwdriver to release from retaining claw. Slide element out and secure new one by twisting backing strip into end claws. Ensure all claws are locked before installing blade on wiper arm.

Regularly wash wiper blades with mild detergent to remove road film. Inspect the windshield wiper and blade assembly periodically, as sun and elements can cause the rubber to crack. Replace hardened or cracked blades. Test the wipers on a wet windshield and replace if they leave an uneven pattern or streaks. Check and tighten the fasteners of the wiper mechanism. To remove the blade assembly, use a small screwdriver to push down on the release spring at the center of the blade, then lift the release lever or press down with the screwdriver and pull the wiper blade off the wiper arm pin. To install, push the blade assembly onto the pin until it snaps into place. To replace the rubber blade element, use a screwdriver to release it from the retaining claw and slide it out. Install a new element by sliding it into the retaining claws and securing it by twisting the backing strip into the end claws. Ensure all claws are locked onto the strip before installing the blade on the wiper arm.

Regularly wash wiper blades with mild detergent to remove road film buildup. Inspect blades for cracks or hardness and replace if necessary. Wet windshield, cycle wipers, and check for uneven pattern or streaks. Tighten fasteners as needed. To remove blade assembly, push down on release spring and pull off wiper arm pin. To install, push blade assembly onto pin until it snaps. To replace rubber blade element, insert screwdriver to release from retaining claw. Slide element out and secure new one by twisting backing strip into end claws. Ensure all claws are locked before installing blade on wiper arm.

Wet the windshield, turn the wipers on, allow them to cycle several times, then shut them off. An uneven wiper pattern or streaks over clean glass indicate that the blades should be replaced.