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CAR MAINTENANCE -> WINDSCREEN/REAR WINDOW WIPERS for Your Fiat Punto SUV 1999-2010

RUBBER HOSES  
WINDSCREEN/  
REAR WINDOW WIPERS  
As far as the brake system and fuel rubber hoses are  
concerned, carefully follow the “Service schedule” in  
this section.  
BLADES  
Indeed ozone, high temperatures and prolonged lack  
of fluid in the system may cause hardening and  
cracking of the hoses, with possible leaks. Careful  
control is therefore necessary.  
Periodically clean the rubber part using special  
products; TUTELA PROFESSIONAL SC 35 is  
recommended.  
If the rubber blades are bent or worn they should be  
replaced. In any case they should be changed once a  
year.  
A few simple notions can reduce the possibility of  
damage to the blades:  
if the temperature fall below zero, make sure that  
ice has not frozen the rubber against glass. If  
necessary, thaw using an antifreeze product;  
remove any snow from the glass: in addition to  
protecting the blades, this prevents effort on the  
motor and overheating;  
do not operate the windscreen and rear window  
wipers on dry glass.  
Driving with worn wiper blades is a serious hazard, because visibility is reduced in  
bad weather.  
WARNING  
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Changing the windscreen wiper blades  
Proceed as follows:  
raise the windscreen wiper arm (A) and position the blade so that it  
forms an angle of 90° with the arm;  
press tab (B) of the coupling spring and remove the blade to be  
replaced from the arm (A);  
fit the new blade by inserting the tab into the special slot in the arm.  
Make sure it is properly locked into place.  
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Changing the rear window blade  
Proceed as follows:  
raise the cover(A) and remove the arm from the car, slackening the  
nut (B) that fastens it to the pivot pin;  
fit the new arm, positioning it correctly, and fully tighten the nut;  
lower the cover.  
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SPRAY NOZZLES  
Windscreen wiper  
If the jet of fluid is inadequate, firstly check that there is fluid in the  
reservoir: see “Checking fluid levels” in this section).  
Then check that the nozzle holes are not clogged, if necessary use a  
needle.  
The windscreen jets are directed by adjusting the angle of the nozzles:  
turn the nozzle cylinder by inserting a screwdriver in (A).  
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Fluid jets shall be directed at about 1/3 height from the window upper  
edge.  
Rear window wiper  
Rear window washer jets can be adjusted in the same way. The nozzle  
holder is on the rear window.  
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