1997 Mercury Tracer Owner's Manual - Page 147
1997 Mercury Tracer Manual
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Maintenance and care To make reaching the wiper blades easy, simply turn the ignition to the ON position and turn the wipers on. Wait for them to reach a vertical position and turn the ignition to LOCK. Do not move the wipers manually across the windshield, this may cause damage to the wipers. Inspect the wiper arm pivots on a regular basis to ensure that the wiper arms move freely. Lubricate the pivot points as necessary. Replacing wiper blades If the wiper blades do not work properly after cleaning, replacement of the blade assembly or the blade element may be necessary. There are three different lengths of wiper blades on your vehicle. The driver side wiper blade is 51 cm (20 in) long, and the passenger side wiper blade is 44.5 cm (17.5 in) long, and the rear window wiper is 35 cm (13.75 in) long. Ensure that you install the correct length wiper blade in the correct location. To replace the wiper blades: 147