2013 Nissan Xterra Owner's Manual - Page 330

6. Return the wiper to its original position and release it until it has made contact with the windshield. CAUTION ● After wiper blade replacement, return the wiper arm to its original position; otherwise it may be damaged when the hood is opened. ● Make sure the wiper blades contact the glass; otherwise the arms may be damaged from wind pressure. WDI0408 REPLACING Replace the wiper blades if they are worn. 1. Lift the wiper arm away from the windshield. 2 ᭺ 3 ᭺ Push the release tab, then move the wiper blade down the wiper arm to remove. Remove the wiper blade. LDI2142 4. Insert the new wiper blade onto the wiper arm until it clicks into place. 5. Rotate the wiper blade so the dimple is in the groove. If you wax the surface of the hood, be careful not to let wax get into the windshield washer nozzle A . This may cause clogging or improper wind᭺ shield washer operation. If wax gets into the B. nozzle, remove it with a needle or small pin ᭺ Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-21