Subaru Ascent Manuals 2025 Ascent Owner's Manual | Page 507

Replacement of wiper blades 501
will cause deterioration of the wiper blades.
. While removing the wiper blades from the wiper arms, do not return the wiper arms to the original positions. Otherwise, the windshield surface may be scratched.
. When returning the raised wiper arms to the original positions, carefully return the wiper arms on the windshield by hand. You should not return the wiper arms to the windshield only by the return spring. Otherwise, the wiper arms may be deformed and / or the windshield surface may be scratched.
If you cannot eliminate the streaking even after following this method, replace the wiper blades using the following procedures.
& Windshield wiper blade assembly
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1. Raise the wiper arm off the windshield.
CAUTION
Hold the wiper arm when replacing the wiper blade. Holding the wiper blade, may result in blade deformation.
1 Lock knob
2. Hold the wiper blade connection by hand, push the lock knob to release the lock, and then pull out the wiper blade assembly.
NOTE
Do not use a hard object to push the lock knob. The lock knob may be scratched.
Maintenance and service
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