Hyundai Tucson: Maintenance / Wiper Blades. Blade Replacement

Blade Inspection

Contamination of the windshield or wiper blades with foreign substances may 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 glass cleaner or mild detergent, and rinse thoroughly with clean water. Replace blades as needed.

NOTICE

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.

Blade Replacement

When the wipers no longer clean adequately, the blades may be worn or cracked. Replace the wipers with new ones.

NOTICE

To prevent damage:

• Never use non-specified wiper blades.
• Lift the wiper arms when in the top wiping position.
• Always return the wiper arms to the windshield before driving.

Front windshield wiper blade replacement

This vehicle has a “hidden” wiper design that cannot be lifted when in their bottom resting position.

1. Within 20 seconds of turning off the engine, lift and hold the wiper lever up to the MIST position for about 2 seconds until the wipers move to the top wipe position.

2. Lift the wipers off the windshield.

Type A

3. Rotate the wiper blade to access the clip.

4. While pushing the clip 1, pull down the wiper blade 2.

5. Remove the wiper blade from the wiper arm.

6. Install a new wiper blade assembly in the reverse order of removal.

7. Gently put down the wiper back onto the windshield.

8. Turn the wipers to any ON position to return the wiper arms to the bottom resting position.

Type B

3. Lift up the wiper blade clip 1. Then pull down the wiper blade 2.

4. Remove the wiper blade from the wiper arm.

5. Install a new wiper blade assembly in the reverse order of removal.

6. Gently put down the wiper back onto the windshield.

7. Turn the wipers to any ON position to return the wiper arms to the bottom resting position.

Rear window wiper blade replacement

1. Within 20 seconds after the vehicle ignition is OFF, pull down the wiper lever to MIST position for over 2 seconds until the wiper moves down to the bottom middle part.

2. Raise the wiper arm.

3. Lift up the wiper blade, and pull it out.

4. Install the new blade assembly by inserting the center part into the slot in the wiper arm until it clicks into place.

If the replacement is complete, put down the wiper arm onto the rear windshield, and turn the vehicle ignition to ON and operate the wipers to check the blade is installed correctly.

NOTICE

The rear wiper may not operate for about 10 seconds if the wiper is operated without washer fluid or the blades are frozen to prevent damage to the motor.