Wiper Blade: Testing and Inspection

2009 Chevrolet Traverse FWD V6-3.6LSECTION Testing and Inspection



Wiper Blade Element Check




1. Remove the wiper blades from the wiper arms. Refer to Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement (Acadia) (Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement)Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement (Enclave) (Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement)Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement (OUTLOOK) (Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement)Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement (Traverse) (Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement).
2. Look down the length of the blade element.
3. Replace the wiper blade element if the rubber element which contacts the glass is not on the centerline of the blade +/-15 degrees.
4. Install the wiper blades on the wiper arms. Refer to Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement (Acadia) (Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement)Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement (Enclave) (Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement)Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement (OUTLOOK) (Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement)Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement (Traverse) (Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement).
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