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:
Washer Fluid Check
WARNING: If you operate your
vehicle in temperatures below 41.0°F (5°C),
use washer fluid with antifreeze protection.
Failure to use washer fluid with antifreeze
protection in cold weather could result in
impaired windshield vision and increase
the risk of injury or accident...
Removal
NOTE:
The LH and RH exhaust flexible pipes are covered in this procedure. Remove the exhaust flexible pipe(s) necessary.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist...