Ford Explorer: Vehicle Care / Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades
Car wash chemicals and environmental fallout can result in windshield and wiper
blade contamination. Dirty windshield and wipers will result in poor windshield
wiper operation. Keep the windshield and wiper blades clean to maintain windshield
wiper performance.
To clean the windshield and wiper blades:
- Clean the windshield with a non-abrasive glass cleaner. When cleaning the
interior of the windshield, avoid getting any glass cleaner on the instrument
panel or door panels. Wipe any glass cleaner off these surfaces immediately.
- For windshields contaminated with tree sap, chemicals, wax or bugs, clean
the entire windshield using steel wool (no greater than 0000 grade) in a circular
motion and rinse with water.
- Clean the wiper blades with isopropyl rubbing alcohol or windshield washer
concentrate.
Note: Do not use razor blades or other sharp objects to clean or remove
decals from the inside of the heated rear window. The vehicle warranty does not
cover damage caused to the heated rear window grid lines.
Engines are more efficient when they are clean because grease and dirt buildup
keep the engine warmer than normal.
When washing:
Take care when using a power washer to clean the engine...
WARNING: Do not use cleaning solvents, bleach or dye on the vehicle's seatbelts,
as these actions may weaken the belt webbing.
WARNING: On vehicles equipped with seat-mounted airbags, do not use ch..
Other information:
Fuses
WARNING: Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified amperage
rating. Using a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe wire damage
and could start a fire.
If electrical components in the vehicle are not working, a fuse may have blown...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Interior Trim Remover
Removal
NOTE:
LH (left hand) seat shown, RH (right hand) seat similar.
Remove the second row seat.
Refer to: Second Row Seat - Vehicles With: Second Row Captain Chairs (501-10B Second Row Seats, Removal and Installation)...
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WARNING: Do not place your arms on the airbag cover or through the steering
wheel. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury.
WARNING: Keep the areas in front of the airbags free from obstruction.
Do not affix anything to or over the airbag covers. Objects could become projectiles
during airbag deployment or in a sudden stop. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in personal injury or death.
WARNING: Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child restraint. Never
place a rear-facing child restraint in front of an active airbag. If you must use
a forward-facing child restraint in the front seat, move the seat upon which the
child restraint is installed all the way back.
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