If the connector on the arm is a hook, put the wiper blade adapter at the open end of the hook. Replace that damaged and defective component with one from Bosch. It has a low profile. Press the tab or button. Made from the finest quality natural rubber and high-strength steel, they offer long-lasting performance.
The Bosch Icon Framed Wiper Blade is an excellent replacements for your worn out and damaged units. This comes with 1-year Bosch limited warranty. Push the small adapter lever toward the center of the blade. If it's a bayonet, look for a slot on the wiper blade connector about the size of the bayonet and position the blade in front of it. Lift shim C off of adaptor B and discard it. While doing step 1, lift the factory installed adaptor off of the blade and discard it.
The pre-attached adaptor will tilt toward you and disengage from the blade. Now allowing for easy access during the rest of the changing process. Always replace both wiper blades, even if only one side is streaking - the rubber on the opposite side is likely worn as well. This video shows how to replace the front windshield wiper blades in your 2012 Ford Focus. Press the tab in front of the adaptor B.
Be sure the button has clicked in to the hold. While doing step 1, lift the factory installed adaptor off of the blade and discard it. Streaks or skipping spots on the windshield, squeaking, splitting on the rubber part of the wiper blade, and general difficulty seeing through the windshield when it rains or snows are all signs you should replace your windshield wipers. Rotate the blade up until the tip of the arm locks underneath the adaptor tab. Your old wipers should stick out, away, from your windshield. This replacement wiper blade provides superior blade-to-windshield contact.
We recommend changing the wiper blades on your Focus at least once a year even if you don't use your wipers much - the sun wears out your wiper blades more than using them to wipe water. Position the new blade Place the new blade near the connection point on the wiper arm. . In most Fords the driver side wiper blade is larger than the passenger side blade - be sure to get the correct size blades for your Focus! Now allowing for easy access during the rest of the changing process. Double check that wiper blades and adapters are locked on to the wiper arms. All Bosch wiper blade products comes with 1-year Bosch limited warranty.
Pull the blade in to the underside of the arm. If it's a side pin, make sure the correct adapter is on the wiper blade line up the hole on the side of the wiper with the pin. In our Ford Focus wiper blade size chart below, you will find the exact wiper blade size, in inches, for all Ford Focuses manufactured between 1990 — 2018. Identify the release tabs on the preattached adapter. Another trick to enhance the longevity of your Focus's wiper blades is to scrape off the ice and snow from the windshield before using your wipers. Different wiper manufacturers use different style attachments for the push button.
Different wiper manufacturers use different style attachments for the pinch tab. Then slide it off the old wiper. Be sure the adapter B clicks in to place. The adaptor must lock onto the arm where indicated. Pre-assembled so the blades receptor exactly matches vehicle's specific arm style. It boasts an precision-tensioned mono steel spring that helps provide parallel pressure along the entire blade length for consistent wiping performance across the windshield.
The video above shows you how to replace the rear back wiper blade in your 2013 Ford Focus. A layer of ice is known to have sharp edges that can reduce the effectiveness of the micro edge of the rubber wiper blade. The pre-attached adaptor will tilt toward you and disengage from the blade. Then pull the blade in to the underside of the arm. This custom molded wipers are crafted from strong automotive grade materials that guarantee compact fit and long life durability.