Wiper blade replacement, Wiper blade, Replacement -23 – CHEVROLET 2012 Impala User Manual

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Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012

Vehicle Care

10-23

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To check the P (Park)
mechanism's holding ability:
With the engine running, shift to
P (Park). Then release the
parking brake followed by the
regular brake.

Contact your dealer if service is
required.

Wiper Blade Replacement

Windshield wiper blades should be
inspected for wear or cracking. See
Maintenance Schedule on
page 11‑3
for more information.

Replacement blades come in
different types and are removed
in different ways. For proper
windshield wiper blade length
and type, see Maintenance
Replacement Parts on page 11‑12
.

Notice: Allowing the wiper arm to
touch the windshield when no
wiper blade is installed could
damage the windshield. Any
damage that occurs would not be

covered by your warranty. Do not
allow the wiper arm to touch the
windshield.

To replace the windshield wiper
blade:

1. Pull the wiper assembly away

from the windshield.

2. Lift up on the plastic latch in the

middle of the wiper blade where
the wiper arm attaches.

3. With the latch open, pull the

wiper blade down toward the
windshield far enough to release
it from the J-hooked end of the
wiper arm.

4. Remove the wiper blade.

Allowing the wiper blade arm to
touch the windshield when no
wiper blade is installed could
damage the windshield. Any
damage that occurs would not
be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Do not allow the wiper
blade to touch the windshield.

5. Reverse Steps 1 through 3 for

wiper blade replacement.

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