Changing the wiper blades, Changing rear window wiper blade, Maintenance 293 – FORD 2013 Edge v.1 User Manual

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CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES

1. Pull the wiper arm away from the
vehicle. Turn the blade at an angle
from the wiper arm. Press the lock
tab to release the blade and pull the
wiper blade down toward the
windshield to remove it from the arm.

2. Attach the new wiper to the wiper
arm and press it into place until a
click is heard.

Replace wiper blades at least once per year for optimum performance.

Poor wiper quality can be improved by cleaning the wiper blades and the
windshield.

To prolong the life of the wiper blades, it is highly recommended to
scrape off the ice on the windshield before turning on the wipers. The
layer of ice has many sharp edges and can damage the micro edge of the
wiper rubber element.

Changing rear window wiper blade

The rear wiper arm is designed without a service position. This reduces
the risk of damage to the blade in an automatic car wash.

To replace the wiper blade:

1. Grab the wiper arm with one hand
close to the arm/blade joint and pull it
as far away from the glass as possible.
Do not use excessive force because it
can break the wiper arm at the heel.
Hold it there until the next step.

2. Grab the primary structure of the blade with the other hand close to
the arm/blade joint.

3. Grip tightly and press on the arm/blade joint from beneath and
separate the blade from the arm.

Maintenance

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2013 Edge (edg)
Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing
USA
(fus)

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