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BodyLubrication
WindshieldWiperBlades
Locks and all bod y pivot points, inclu ding such item s as
seat tracks, doors,liftgate and hood hinges, shou ld be
lubricated period ically to assu re quiet, easy operation
and to protect against rust and wear. Prior to the appli-
cation of any lubricant, the parts concerned shou ld be
wiped clean to rem ove dust and grit; after lubricating
excess oil and grease shou ld be rem oved . Particu lar
attention shou ld also be given to hood latching compo-
nents to insu re prop er function. When perform ing other
und erhood services, the hood latch, release mechanism
and safety catch shou ld be cleaned and lubricated .
Clean the rubber edges of the wiper blad es and the
wind shield period ically with a sponge or soft cloth and a
mild non abrasive cleaner or use the washer solvent. This
will rem ove accumulations of salt, waxes or road film
and help red uce streaking and smearing.
Operation of the wipers on dry glass for long period s
may cause deterioration of the wiper blad es. Alw ays use
washer fluid when using the wipers to rem ove salt or dirt
from a dry wind shield . Avoid using the wiper blad es to
rem ove frost or ice from the wind shield . make sure that
they are not frozen to the glass before turning them on to
avoid damaging the blad e. Keep the blad e rubber out of
contact with petroleu m prod ucts such as engine oil,
gasoline, etc.
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The external lock cylind ers shou ld be lubricated twice a
year, preferably in the fall and spring. Apply a small
amount of a high quality lubricant such as Mop ar Lock
Cylind er Lubricant directly into the lock cylind er.
WindshieldWiperBladeReplacement
1.
Lift the wiper arm away from the glass.
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| Model Year | 2005 |
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