2005 Hyundai Santa Fe Owner's Manual - Page 222

DO-IT-YOURSELF MAINTENANCE 6 11 CHANGING THE AIR CLEANER FILTER G070A01E-AAT WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES G080A02A-AAT G080B01HR-GAT Replacing the Wiper Blades To replace the wiper blades, raise the wiper to the vertical. To remove the wiper blade HSM5009 HSM5017 To change the filter, unsnap the clips around the cover. When this is done, the cover can be lifted off, the old filter removed and the new filter put in its place. Genuine Hyundai Replacement Parts are recommended. ! CAUTION: The wiper blades should be carefully inspected from time to time and cleaned to remove accumulations of road film or other debris. To clean the wiper blades and arms, use a clean sponge or cloth with a mild soap or detergent and water. If the wipers continue to streak or smear the glass, replace them with genuine Hyundai replacement parts or their equivalent. (1) HHR5048 o Operating your vehicle without a proper air filter in place can result in excessive engine wear. o When removing the air cleaner filter, be careful that dust or dirt does not enter the air intake. These may result in damage to the air cleaner filter. ! 1. Push down the wiper blade with the locking clip (1) pressed to detach it from the wiper arm. CAUTION: o Do not operate the wipers on dry glass. This can result in more rapid wear of the wiper blades and may scratch the glass. o Keep the blade rubber out of contact with petroleum products such as engine oil, gasoline, etc.