WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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Windshield Wiper Arm

1.  Open the bonnet.

Caution

•  If excessive force is applied when removing the cap, the tabs could break. Carefully remove the cap.

2.  Insert a tape-wrapped precision flathead screwdriver into the gap between the windshield wiper arm and cap, and slightly raise the cap.

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3.  Detach the cap tabs from the windshield wiper arm while slightly moving the cap in the direction of the arrows (1) shown in the figure, carefully pull it up in the direction of the arrow (2), and remove it.

4.  Loosen the nut slightly while pressing the windshield wiper arm pressed as shown in the figure.

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5.  Close the bonnet.

6.  Raise the windshield wiper arm as shown in the figure and pull it up until the temporary joint nut points outward in the direction of the arrow (1) from the serrated connecting part.

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Caution

•  Always temporarily tighten the temporary joint nut when removing the windshield wiper arm. If it is removed from the serrated connecting part without temporarily tightening the nut, the windshield wiper arm could contact the bonnet.

7.  Remove the nut.

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8.  Remove the windshield wiper arm. (See Windshield wiper arm installation note.)

9.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

10.  Adjust the windshield wiper arm and blade. (See WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE ADJUSTMENT.)

Windshield wiper arm installation note

1.  Clean the serrated connecting part with a wire brush before installing the windshield wiper arm.

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Windshield Wiper Blade

1.  While pressing the button in the direction of arrow (1) shown in the figure, pull the windshield wiper blade in the direction of arrow (2) and detach the windshield wiper blade from the windshield wiper arm.

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Caution

•  If the windshield wiper arm end is placed directly on the windshield after removing the windshield wiper blade, it could scratch the windshield. If the windshield wiper arm end is to be placed on the windshield, place it on a rag to protect the windshield.

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2.  Remove the windshield wiper blade.

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3.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

Windshield Wiper Blade Rubber

1.  Remove the windshield wiper blade. (See Windshield Wiper Blade.)

2.  Pull the windshield wiper blade rubber in the direction of arrow (1) and slide it to a position where the blade holder groove can be checked.

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3.  Pull the end of the windshield wiper blade rubber from the blade holder groove in the direction of arrow (1) and remove the windshield wiper blade rubber from the blade holder.

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4.  Insert the end of the new windshield wiper blade rubber into the groove of the blade holder until it contacts the end of the blade holder.

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5.  After pulling the windshield wiper blade rubber in the direction of arrow (1) and sliding the windshield wiper blade rubber to a position to check the blade holder groove, slide the windshield wiper blade rubber end in the opposite direction.

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6.  Verify that the windshield wiper blade rubber is correctly installed to the blade holder.

7.  Install the windshield wiper blade. (See Windshield Wiper Blade.)