Service Procedure
WIPER BLADE REPLACEMENT ONLY1. Remove the black plastic tie band (if equipped).
2. Push the blade assembly locking tab (Figure 1, Item 1) toward the wiper arm and slide the assembly off the wiper arm hook.
3. Install the redesigned wiper blade assembly making certain it engages (clicks) onto the wiper arm. This new assembly contains an anti-rotation pin which prevents over-rotation of the blade.
4. Install the Campaign Identification Label.
IMPORTANT:
Inform the customer that aftermarket rear wiper assemblies may NOT have the anti-rotation pin. Installation of such a part could damage the end gate paint if run through a brush-type car wash. However, aftermarket rubber blade inserts can still be used with the new blade assembly.
ENDGATE PAINT REPAIR, ENDGATE PROTECTOR INSTALLATION and WIPER BLADE REPLACEMENT
1. If endgate paint shows scratches caused by rear wiper blade flipping over, repaint complete tailgate (refer to section 2B "Paint" of the Service Manual).
2. Paint should be properly dried, and vehicle should be maintained between 60°F and 90°F for best results.
3. The body surface must be clean and devoid of surface contaminants. Wipe the intended endgate protector application area with a 50/50 solution of isopropyl alcohol and water.
4. Wipe the application area dry.
5. A wet application method of the protector is recommended. Spray the intended area of application with the 50/50 solution of isopropyl alcohol and water.
6. Also spray the adhesive surface of the endgate protector with this solution.
IMPORTANT:
To avoid contamination of the adhesive or marring of the protector, touch the pre-mask only.
7. Apply the endgate protector to the endgate, using the cross car locator feature, and the up-down locator feature (Figure 2)
8. Press the adhesive film in place, forcing out the entrapped air and excess wetting solution.
9. Remove entrapped air bubbles by piercing the bubble at the outer edge with a pin and pushing the air toward the hole.
10. Once the endgate protector is applied, remove the pre-mask.
11. Remove the black plastic tie band (if equipped).
12. Push the blade assembly locking tab (Figure 1, Item 1) toward the wiper arm and slide the assembly off the wiper arm hook.
13. Install the redesigned wiper blade assembly making certain it engages (clicks) onto the wiper arm. This new assembly contains an anti-rotation pin which prevents over-rotation of the blade.
14. Install the Campaign Identification Label.
IMPORTANT:
Inform the customer that aftermarket rear wiper assemblies may NOT have the anti-rotation pin. Installation of such a part could damage the end gate paint if run through a brush-type car wash. However, aftermarket rubber blade inserts can still be used with the new blade assembly.