Hyundai Tucson Owners Manual
Wiper bladesMaintenance / Wiper blades
Blade inspection
Contamination of either the windshield or the wiper blades with foreign matter can reduce the effectiveness of the windshield wipers.
Common sources of contamination are insects, tree sap, and hot wax treatments used by some commercial car washes. If the blades are not wiping properly, clean both the window and the blades with a clean cloth dampened with washer fluid.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the wiper blades, arms or other components, do not:
- Use gasoline, kerosene, paint thinner, or other solvents on or near them.
- Attempt to move the wipers manually.
- Use non-specified wiper blades.
✽ NOTICE
Commercial hot waxes applied by automatic car washes have been known to make the windshield difficult to clean.
Blade replacement
Front windshield wiper blade
■ Type A
1. Raise the wiper arm and slightly rotate the wiper blade assembly to expose the plastic locking clip.
CAUTION
Do not allow the wiper arm to fall against the windshield, since it may chip or crack the windshield.
2. Press the clip (1) and slide the blade assembly downward (2).
3. Lift it off the arm.
4. Install the blade assembly in the reverse order of removal.
5. Return the wiper arm on the windshield.
■ Type B
1. Raise the wiper arm.
CAUTION
Do not allow the wiper arm to fall against the windshield, since it may chip or crack the windshield.
2. Lift up the wiper blade clip (1). Then pull down the blade assembly (2) and remove it.
3. Install the new blade assembly in the reverse order of removal.
4. Return the wiper arm on the windshield.
Rear windshield wiper blade
1. Raise the wiper arm.
2. Slightly rotate the wiper blade (1) assembly and pull it out.
3. Install the new blade assembly by inserting the center part into the slot on the wiper
4. Make sure the blade assembly is installed firmly by trying to pull it slightly.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the wiper arms or other components, have an authorized HYUNDAI dealer replace the wiper blade.
