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Maintenance and CareOwner MaintenanceWiper Blades

Replacing Rear Window Wiper Blade (Hatchback)

When the wiper no longer cleans well, the blade is probably worn or cracked.

Replace it.

 

To prevent damage to the wiper arm and other components, do not move the wiper by hand.

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  1. Raise the wiper arm and rotate the wiper blade to the right until it unlocks, then remove the blade.

     

     

    To prevent damage to the rear window, do not let the wiper arm fall on it.

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  2. Pull down the blade rubber and slide it out of the blade holder.

     

  3. Remove the metal stiffeners from the blade rubber and install them in the new blade.

     

     

    Do not bend or discard the stiffeners. You need to use them again.

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  4. Carefully insert the new blade rubber.

    Then install the blade assembly in the reverse order of removal.