2002 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 291

Wiper Blade Element Replacement To replace the wiper blade element, follow these steps: 1. Locate the heel end of the wiper blade assembly that has the two notches held by the wiper blade claw. 3. At the heel end of the wiper blade assembly, notched end of blade element last, slide the blade element into the blade claw sets. The plastic retainer caps will be forced off as the element is fully inserted. Make sure that all the claw sets are properly engaged in the slots of the blade element. 4. Install the wiper blade assembly on the wiper arm. For information on wiper blade replacement length and type, see "Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts" in the Index. NOTICE: Never open your hood with the wiper arms in the "service up position" (wiper arms pulled away from the windshield) because the hood will deflect the wiper arms into the windshield and may cause the windshield to crack. 2. Hold the wiper blade assembly with one hand and pull the element gently with the other hand. (Replacement blade elements have three plastic caps which retain two metal strips. Do not remove these caps before the element is installed.) 6-45