Blade Inspection
Contamination of either the windshield or the wiper blades with foreign matter can reduce the effectiveness of the windshield wiper functionality. Common sources of contamination are insects, tree sap, and hot wax treatments used by some commercial car washes. If the blades are not wiping properly, clean both the window and the blades with a clean cloth dampened with washer fluid.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the wiper blades, arms or other components, do not:
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Commercial hot waxes applied by automatic car washes have been known to make the windshield difficult to clean.
Filter Inspection The climate control air filter should be replaced according to the Maintenance Schedule. If the vehicle is operated in severely air-polluted cities or on dusty rough roads for a long period, it should be inspected more frequently and replaced earlier.
When the wipers no longer clean adequately, the blades may be worn or cracked, and require replacement. NOTICE To prevent damage to the wiper arms or other components, do not attempt to move the wipers manually.
Components Location 1. Compressor Components 1. Clutch bolt 2. Disc & Hub assembly 3. Clutch hub spacer 4. Snap ring 5. Pulley 6. Clutch magnetic coil 7.
Replacement 1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the heater unit assembly. (Refer to Heater - "Heater Unit") 3. Separate the evaporator temperature sensor connector (A), loosen the mounting screws and remove the eva