PROCEDURE
REMOVE REAR WIPER BLADE ASSEMBLY
Raise the wiper arm, and then detach the claw by rotating the wiper blade to the position where a "click" sound is heard as shown in the illustration.
Note
Be careful not to damage the claw.
Pull the wiper blade straight toward the left side of the vehicle to remove it from the wiper arm.
Note
Do not fold the wiper arm with the wiper blade removed. The arm tip may damage the back door glass surface.
REMOVE REAR WIPER RUBBER
| *a | Stopper (Rear End of Blade) |
| *b | Lightly Push (Grip) |
| *c | Lift |
| *d | Pull |
Lift and pull the end of the wiper rubber protruding from the blade stopper as shown in the illustration to remove the wiper rubber.
Note
Do not forcibly pull out the wiper rubber. The backing plates will be deformed or the blade claws will be damaged.
Tech Tips
Lightly pushing the rubber between the ends and middle allows it to be removed more easily.
Remove the 2 backing plates from the wiper rubber.
INSTALL REAR WIPER RUBBER
| *1 | Backing Plate |
Install the 2 backing plates as shown in the illustration.
Note
Install the backing plates so that they are facing in the correct direction.
| *1 | Second Claw |
| *2 | Rear End Claw |
| *3 | Rear End Stopper |
Insert the wiper rubber into the front end of the wiper blade and slide it towards the rear end through the second claw.
After pushing the wiper rubber through the rear end claw, allow it to stick out from the rear end stopper.
| *1 | Front End Claw |
Slide the wiper rubber through the front end claw.
INSTALL REAR WIPER BLADE ASSEMBLY
Push the wiper blade straight toward the right side of the vehicle to attach the claw and install the wiper blade to the wiper arm.
Note
Be careful not to damage the claw.