Chevrolet Trax: Wiper Blade
Replacement
Windshield wiper blades should be
inspected for wear and cracking.
See Maintenance Schedule
Replacement blades come in
different types and are removed in
different ways. For proper type and
length, see Maintenance
Replacement Parts
Caution
Allowing the wiper arm to touch
the windshield when no wiper
blade is installed could damage
the windshield. Any damage that
occurs would not be covered by
the vehicle warranty. Do not allow
the wiper arm to touch the
windshield.
Front Wiper Blade Replacement
To replace the front wiper blades:
- Lift the wiper arm from the
windshield until no further
movement is possible.
![Front Wiper Blade Replacement](images/manuals/4181/index.21(6).gif)
- Press the release button on the
top side of the wiper and pull the
wiper blade out of the end of the
wiper arm.
- Install the wiper blade connector
by sliding into the end of the
wiper arm until the button on the
wiper blade clicks into place with
the wiper arm.
- Place the wiper arm with the
wiper blade in place back on the
windshield.
Caution
Damage may occur if the wiper
blades are not in contact with the
windshield before turning on the
wiper system.
Rear Wiper Blade Replacement
The rear wiper blade and wiper arm
have a cover for protection. The
cover must be removed before the
wiper blade can be replaced.
To remove the cover:![](images/manuals/4181/index.22(6).gif)
- Slide a plastic tool under the
cover and push upward to
unsnap.
- Slide the cover toward the wiper
blade tip to unhook it from the
blade assembly.
- Remove the cover.
- After wiper blade replacement,
ensure that the cover hook
slides into the slot in the blade
assembly.
- Snap the cover down to secure.
To replace the wiper blade:
- Lift the wiper arm away from the
windshield.
![](images/manuals/4181/index.23(6).gif)
- Push the release lever (2) to
disengage the hook and push
the wiper arm (1) out of the
blade assembly (3).
- Push the new blade assembly
securely on the wiper arm until
the release lever clicks into
place.
- Replace the wiper cover.
Headlamp Aiming
Headlamp aim has been preset and
should need no further adjustment.
If the vehicle is damaged in a crash,
the headlamp aim may be affected.
If adjustment to the headlamps is
necessary, see your dealer.
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For the proper type of replacement
bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs
For any bulb-changing procedure
not listed in this section, contact
your dealer.
Halogen Bulbs
Warning
Halogen bulbs have pressurized
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Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar
Low-Beam Headlamp
Turn Signal Lamp
High-Beam Headlamp
Parking Lamp
High-Beam Headlamp/ Low-Beam Headlamp
Open the hood. See Hood
Remove the hea
Lamp Assembly
Bulb Assembly
To replace one of these bulbs:
Push the left end of the lamp
assembly toward the right.
Turn the lamp assembly down to
remove it.
Turn the bulb socket (1)
counte
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Seek Tuning
If the radio station is not known:
Press SEEK
to automatically
search for available radio stations.
Hold and drag to the left or right of
the radio station to automatically
search for available radio stations.
Manual Tuning
Continue pressing TUNE
to
manually change the radio station
Removal Procedure
Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement
(Trax) , Front Bumper
Fascia Replacement (Encore)
Fig. 109: Charge Air Cooler Inlet Air Hose Clamp
Loosen the charge air cooler inlet air pipe clamp (1) at the
turbocharger outlet.
Fig. 110: Cha