Lincoln Aviator: Maintenance / Changing the Rear Wiper Blades
You can improve poor wiper quality by
cleaning the wiper blades and the
windshield.
Replace the wiper blades at least annually
for optimum performance.

- Switch your vehicle ignition on and off to
move the wiper arm to the service
position.
- Lift the wiper arm and then press the
wiper blade locking buttons together.
Note: Do not hold the wiper
blade to lift the
wiper arm.
- Slightly rotate the wiper blade.
- Remove the wiper blade.
Note: Make sure that the wiper arm does
not spring back against the glass when the
wiper blade is not attached.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Note: Make sure that
the wiper blade locks
into place.
Changing a Bulb
LED Lamps
LED lamps are not serviceable. See an
authorized dealer if they fail.
Replacing the Rubber Insert
Remove the wiper blade.
Use a suitable tool, for example a
screwdriver, to carefully move the tab on
the end cap.
Pull the end cap to release the rubber
insert
To install, reverse the removal procedure...
Other information:
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
204-594Forcing screw
307-549Installer, Shift Shaft Fluid SealTKIT-2005D1-F1
307-648Remover/Installer, Rear BearingTKIT-2009C-FTKIT-2009C-ROW
307-745Installer, Park Sleeve Roll Pin
307-781Needle bearing remover/Installer
307-788Installer, sleeve
307-789Installer, sleeve
NOTE:
This step is only necessary if the transmission case is
being replaced...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
LH side shown, RH side similar.
Remove the rear quarter panel moulding from the affected side.
Refer to: Rear Quarter Panel Moulding (501-08 Exterior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation)...