2012 Cadillac SRX Owner Manual - Page 367

Vehicle Care 10-27 Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear or cracking. See Maintenance Schedule on page 11￿4 for more information. It is a good idea to clean or replace the wiper blade assembly on a regular basis or when worn. For proper windshield wiper blade length and type, see Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 11￿14. Notice: Allowing the wiper arm to touch the windshield when no wiper blade is installed could damage the windshield. Any damage that occurs would not be covered by your warranty. Do not allow the wiper arm to touch the windshield. Front Wiper Blade Replacement To replace the wiper blade assembly: 1. Pull the windshield wiper assembly away from the windshield. Rear Wiper Blade Replacement The rear wiper blade and wiper arm have a cover for protection. The cover must be removed before the wiper blade can be replaced. To remove the cover: 1. Slide a plastic tool under cover and push upward to unsnap. 2. Slide cover towards wiper blade tip to unhook from blade assembly. 2. Press the button in the middle of the wiper arm connector, and pull the wiper blade away from the arm connector. 3. Remove the wiper blade. 4. Reverse steps 1 through 3 for wiper blade replacement. 3. Remove the cover. 4. After wiper blade replacement, ensure that cover hook slides into slot in blade assembly. 5. Snap cover down to secure.