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Check and replace wiper blades

* This test recommended by the manufacturer in the Schedule TO is not included, but you should not forget from time to time to check the status of work items windshield repair operation which guarantees the driver an adequate review in the rain.

Checking the brushes

1. On Wiper eventually formed the road film, which leads to a marked reduction in the efficiency of their operation - regularly wash the brush in a mild detergent solution.
2. Build wipers with brushes should be regularly inspected for cracks and signs of hardness, rubber working elements. If during the inspection of the visible signs of wear and tear are not can not be identified, soak the windshield, then activate the windshield wipers, give them a bit of work and then back off, - violation of the uniformity of cleaning the work area window indicates the need to replace brushes, rubber workers or their elements.
3. Among the possible causes of the quality of cleaning brushes windscreen / rear window include the following:
   • When passing vehicle automatic washing the windshield were wax particles that can be removed by adding to the reservoir (s) Windshield washer special detergent possessing the ability to dissolve the wax;
   • Used for filling the reservoir in grease- dissolving cleaning agent is not able to completely clean the glass - use a different type of fluid.
4. There is a mechanical damage to the working elements of brushes - make replacement.
5. During the wiper mechanism can occur weakening of fasteners (see chap. Body), the tightness and the condition should be checked every time concurrently with the brushes.

Replacement brush

PERFORMANCE ORDER

Pull the wiper arm away from the glass, and then expand the brush so as to provide easy access to the plastic locking levers. Press the lever to move the frame brush down and release it at the end of the bent in the form of a hook arm. Grabbing and pulling the rubber end of the work item, release the locking tabs of metal frame. Remove the lateral grooves rubber working element metal plate holders and plant them in the replacement item. Installation is in the reverse order.