When to replace the Wiper Blades on your FORD FIESTA
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Wiper blade : 12 month
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
FORD FIESTA III (GFJ) 1.1, FORD FIESTA III (GFJ) 1.8 D, FORD FIESTA III (GFJ) 1.1, FORD FIESTA III (GFJ) 1.3 Cat, FORD FIESTA III (GFJ) 1.4, FORD FIESTA III (GFJ) 1.6 XR2i, FORD FIESTA III (GFJ) 1.8 16V, FORD FIESTA III (GFJ) 1.8 XR2i 16V, FORD FIESTA III (GFJ) 1.6, FORD FIESTA III (GFJ) 1.6 Turbo (FBJT), FORD FIESTA III (GFJ) 1.0, FORD FIESTA III (GFJ) 1.6 XR2i, FORD FIESTA III (GFJ) 1.6 i 16V, FORD FIESTA III (GFJ) 1.3, FORD FIESTA III (GFJ) 1.8 TD, FORD FIESTA III (GFJ) 1.6, FORD FIESTA III (GFJ) 1.3 View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

Replacement: windshield wipers – FORD FIESTA III (GFJ). Tip from AUTODOC:
  • Always replace front wiper blades together. It will ensure efficient and uniform cleaning of the windshield.
  • Don't confuse the wiper blades of the driver and passenger side.
  • The replacement procedure for both wiper blades is identical.
  • Warning! Shut down the engine before starting any work – FORD FIESTA III (GFJ).
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Prepare the new windscreen wipers.
    Step 2
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    Pull the wiper arm away from the glass surface until it stops.
  2. Step 3
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    Press the clip. Remove the blade from the wiper arm.
    Replacement: windshield wipers – FORD FIESTA III (GFJ). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    When replacing the wiper blade, take caution to prevent the spring-loaded wiper arm from hitting the glass.
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