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Wiper Blade Element Check

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  1. Remove the wiper blades from the wiper arms. Refer to Wiper Arm Blade Replacement .
  2. Look down the length of the blade element.
    3. Fig 1: Measuring Wiper Blade Element Centerline Contact
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  3. Replace the wiper blade element if the rubber element which contacts the glass is deflected more than 15 degrees from the centerline of the blade. Refer to Wiper Blade Element Replacement .
  4. Install the wiper blades on the wiper arms. Refer to Wiper Arm Blade Replacement .
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