Ensure that you're able to effectively clean and clear your windscreen or water and debris by fitting a new set of wiper blades. This inexpensive maintenance task will make the world of difference and ensure that you're as safe as can be on the roads.
Windscreen wipers are made from pliable materials such as rubber and silicone. These materials are affected by the sun's UV rays and can start to perish over time, rendering them less effective. Small hairline cracks will manifest and result in reduced ability to clear water and leave streaks.
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Replacing the wiper blades on your Opel Mokka is a quick and easy task and shouldn't take long at all. Here's how you go about it.
You will need:
- Replacement wiper blades. 1x 24-inch and 1x 4-inch.
Difficulty:
Novice
Time to complete:
10 minutes
How to:
1. Park the car and ensure the parking brake is applied.
2. Raise the windscreen wiper arms. If the arms catch against the body, you may need to activate the wipers and then stop them in the upright position. Alternatively, refer to your owners manual for the procedure to raise the wipers.
3. Press the square button on the arm to release the wiper blade.
4. Pull the wiper blade up and away from the arm.
5. Offer up the matching new wiper blade and insert into the receptacle.
6. Push the new wiper blade down towards the base of the arm until it clicks in place.
7. Lower the wiper arm.
8. Repeat on the other side.
9. Test the wiper blades.
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