Black plate (34,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 201210-34 Vehicle CareWiper Blade ReplacementWindshield wiper blades should beinspected for wear or cracking.See Maintenance Schedule onpage 114.It is a good idea to clean or replacethe wiper blade assembly on aregular basis or when worn.For proper windshield wiper bladelength and type, see MaintenanceReplacement Parts on page 1115.To replace the wiper bladeassembly:1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN withthe engine off.2. Turn on the windshield wipersand turn them off again whenthe wipers are in the out-wipeposition. The driver side bladewill be straight up and down onthe windshield.3. Pull the windshield wiperassembly away from thewindshield.4. Lift up the wiper bladeassembly cap.5. Pull the wiper blade assemblydown far enough to release itfrom the J-hooked end of thewiper arm. Slide the assemblyaway from the arm.Allowing the wiper blade arm totouch the windshield when nowiper blade is installed coulddamage the windshield. Anydamage that occurs would notbe covered by your warranty.Do not allow the wiper blade armto touch the windshield.6. Replace the blade with anew one.7. Reinstall the wiper bladeassembly by sliding it over thewiper arm to engage theJ-hooked end. Pull up on theassembly to lock it into place.8. Repeat the steps for the otherwiper.
