Lincoln Aviator: Wipers and Washers / Removal and Installation - Windshield Wiper Blade Insert
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Removal
NOTE:
Left hand side (LH) shown, right hand side (RH) similar.
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Lift the windshield wiper blade and arm assembly off of the windshield.
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Rotate the blade towards the windshield until the blade is locked in position.
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Remove the windshield wiper blade assembly.
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Press the release tab.
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Remove the windshield wiper blade assembly from the windshield wiper pivot arm.
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NOTICE:
To prevent windshield damage, lower the wiper arm during the repair.
Carefully lower the windshield wiper arm assembly onto the windshield.
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Remove the windshield wiper blade insert.
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Press the end cap locking tab.
Use the General Equipment: Flat Headed Screw Driver
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Remove the windshield wiper blade insert.
Installation
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NOTE:
Make sure the windshield wiper blade insert is
aligned properly with the windshield wiper blade assembly channel.
Install the windshield wiper blade insert.
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Push the end cap in until it locks into position.
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Make sure the windshield wiper blade insert is fully seated into the end cap.
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Lift the windshield wiper arm assembly off of the windshield.
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Install the windshield wiper blade assembly.
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Line up blade water and electrical connectors with
the receptacles on the arm by lifting arm from the windshield.
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Push the windshield wiper blade assembly in until it locks into place.
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NOTE:
Make sure the windshield wiper blade assembly pivots freely.
Push the windshield wiper blade assembly upwards until it locks into place.
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Lower the windshield wiper blade and arm assembly onto the windshield.
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Fluid Suction Gun
Fluid Container
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® Premium Windshield Wash Concentrate with BitterantZC-32-B2
WSS-M14P19-A
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the wiper linkage assembly.
Refer to: Wiper Linkage Assembly (501-16 Wipers and Washers, Removal and Installation)...
Other information:
OVERVIEW
WARNING:
To prevent the risk of high-voltage shock, always follow
precisely all warnings and service instructions, including instructions
to depower the system. The high-voltage hybrid system utilizes
approximately 300 volts DC, provided through high-voltage cables to its
components and modules...
WARNING: National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA)
recommends a minimum distance of at
least 10 in (25 cm) between an occupant's
chest and the driver airbag module.
To properly position yourself away from the
airbag:
Move your seat to the rear as far as you
can while still reaching the pedals
comfortably...