1996 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 285

Wiper Blade Element Replacement 1. Locate theheel endof the wiper blade assembly that has the two notches held the wiper blade claw. by 2. Hold the wiper blade assembly withone hand and pull the element gently withthe other hand. (Replacement bladeelements have three plastic caps which retaintwo metal flexor strips. Do not remove these caps before the element is installed.) To replace the wiper blade element refer to wiper the blade assembly replacement instructions. replace the To element follow these steps: 3. At the heel end the blade assembly, notched end of of blade element last, slide the blade element into the blade claw sets. The plastic retainer caps will be forced off as the element fully inserted. Make sure is that all the claw sets are properlyengaged in the slots of the blade element. 4. Install wiper blade assemblyon wiper arm. For information on windshield wiper blade replacement type and length, see "Capacities and Specifications" in the Index.