1994 Lexus LS400 wiper blades

SECTION 6 – 4
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SERVICE PROCEDURES AND
SPECIFICATIONS
Electrical components
Specifications218 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking battery condition and fluid level222 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery recharging precautions224 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking and replacing the blade type fuses224 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the circuit breakers226 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the cartridge type fuses226 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing the windshield wiper blades227 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adding washer fluid230 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing light bulbs231 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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REPLACING THE WINDSHIELD
WIPER BLADES
When the wipers no longer clean adequately, the wiper
blades may be worn or cracked, and require replacement.
Replacing driver’s side wiper blade
1. Turn the ignition switch on. Turn the wiper switch to the “LO”
position.
2. Quickly turn the ignition switch to the “ACC” position as soon
as the wiper on the driver’s side comes to the edge of the
windshield on the driver’s side.
3. Use a screwdriver to release the lock joining the wiper arm
and blade.
4. Slide the wiper blade downward to separate it from the wiper
arm.
5. Remove the wiper blade.

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6. Install a new wiper blade to the wiper arm.
7. Slide the wiper blade upward fully to the wiper arm.
8. Firmly close the lock joining the wiper arm and blade.
9. Lower the wiper blade down with your hand. Return the
wiper blades to set position.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to scratch the glass surface with the wiper
frame.