Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear and cracking.
See Maintenance Schedule on page 11-2.
Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways. For proper type and length, see Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 11-13.
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 your warranty. Do not allow the wiper arm to touch the windshield.
Front Wiper Blade Replacement
To replace the windshield wiper blade:
Rear Wiper Blade Replacement
To replace the rear wiper blade:
Chevrolet Captiva Service & Repair Manual > Steering & Suspension: Suspension Strut Cartridge R&R
Front
Disassembly
Caution: Do not allow absorber
rod to rotate during disassembly/assembly. Use hand tools to keep absorber
rod from rotating. If air tools are used, and rod is allowed to rotate,
damage to absorber may occur.
Caution: Do not handle top
mount ass ...