Corvette V8-5.7L VIN G (1997)
Wiper Blade: Service and Repair
Wiper Blade Element Replacement
REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE
Wiper Blade Element Replacement: Replacement Procedure
1. Remove the wiper blade assembly from the wiper.
2. The blade element (4) has two notches at one end which are engaged by the bottom claw (3) set of the blade assembly (1). At the notched end of
the blade (2), pull the blade element from the blade assembly (1).
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
Wiper Blade Element Replacement: Installation Procedure
Replacement blade elements (2) have three plastic caps (1) which retain the two metal flexor strips. Do not remove these caps (1) before the
element is installed.
Wiper Blade Element Replacement: Installation Procedure
IMPORTANT: The heel end of the wiper blade assembly is the end nearest to the base of the wiper arm.
1. At the heel end of the blade assembly, slide the blade element, notched end last, into the blade claw sets (1). The plastic retainer caps will be
forced off as the element is fully inserted.
Wiper Blade Element Replacement: Installation Procedure
2. Be certain that the two element notches are engaged by the last claw set and that all the other claws (2) and (3) and properly engaged in the slots of
the element (1) on both sides.
