How to change rear windshield wipers on OPEL Tigra Twintop (X04) – replacement guide
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Recommended replacement interval for the part category Wiper blade : 12month
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
OPEL Tigra TwinTop (X04) 1.4 (R97),
OPEL Tigra TwinTop (X04) 1.8 (R97),
OPEL Tigra TwinTop (X04) 1.3 CDTI (R97)
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle
All the parts you need to replace – Wiper Blades for Tigra TwinTop (X04) and other OPEL models
Rear wiper blade for OPEL Tigra TwinTop (X04) 1.4 (R97) Petrol (90 hp)
Rear wiper blade for OPEL Tigra TwinTop (X04) 1.8 (R97) Petrol (125 hp)
Rear wiper blade for OPEL Tigra TwinTop (X04) 1.3 CDTI (R97) Diesel (69 hp)
AUTODOC recommends:
Please note: all work on the car – OPEL TIGRA TwinTop – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
Step 1
Switch on the ignition. Pull the windscreen wiper stalk to the downward position.
Step 2
Switch off the ignition. In the service mode, the wipers will be in the upper position.
Step 3
Prepare the new windscreen wipers.
Step 4
Pull the wiper arm away from the glass surface until it stops.
Step 5
Press the clip. Remove the blade from the wiper arm.
Replacement: windshield wipers – OPEL TIGRA TwinTop. Tip:
When replacing the wiper blade, take caution to prevent the spring-loaded wiper arm from hitting the glass.
Step 6
Install the new wiper blade and carefully press the wiper arm down to the glass.
Replacement: windshield wipers – OPEL TIGRA TwinTop. AUTODOC experts recommend:
Don't touch the wiper blade at the working rubber edge to prevent damage to the graphite coating. Ensure that the blade rubber strip fits tightly to the glass along the entire length.
Step 7
Switch on the ignition.
Step 8
Pull the windscreen wiper stalk to the downward position. By doing so, you will switch the windscreen wipers from the service mode to the operation mode.
Step 9
After installation check the wipers performance.
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