Hyundai Accent (HC): Maintenance / Wiper blades

Contents:

• Blade Inspection
• Blade Replacement

Blade Inspection

Contamination of either the windshield or the wiper blades with foreign matter can reduce the effectiveness of the windshield wiper functionality. 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 on your Hyundai Accent, clean both the glass and the blades with a clean cloth dampened with washer fluid, and then recheck wiping performance.

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.
• Use non-specified wiper blades.

Information

Commercial hot waxes applied by automatic car washes have been known to make the windshield difficult to clean.

Blade Replacement

When the wipers no longer clean adequately, the blades may be worn or cracked and require replacement. Replacing worn blades helps restore clear visibility in rain, snow, and road spray for Hyundai Accent driving safety.

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the wiper arms or other components, do not attempt to move the wipers manually.

NOTICE

The use of a non-specified wiper blade could result in wiper malfunction and failure.

NOTICE

• In order to prevent damage to the hood and the wiper arms, the wiper arms should only be lifted when in the top wiping position.
• Always return the wiper arms to the windshield before driving.

Front windshield wiper blade replacement

■ Type A

1. Put the front windshield wipers into the service position.

2. Raise the wiper arm and slightly rotate the wiper blade assembly to expose the plastic locking clip.

NOTICE

Do not allow the wiper arm to fall against the windshield, since it may chip or crack the windshield.

3. Press the clip (1) and slide the blade assembly downward (2).

4. Lift it off the arm.

5. Install the blade assembly in the reverse order of removal.

6. Return the wiper arm on the windshield.

■ Type B

1. Raise the wiper arm.

NOTICE

Do not allow the wiper arm to fall against the windshield, since it may chip or crack the windshield.

2. Lift the wiper blade clip. Then push down the blade body.

3. Install the new blade assembly in the reverse order of removal.

4. Return the wiper arm on the windshield.