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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
. When returning the raised wipers to the original positions, return the wipers slowly on the windshield by hand. Returning the wipers from the detached positions by the spring operation might change the shape of the wiper arm or scratch the windshield.
. 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.
2. Hold the wiper blade connection by hand, push the lock knob to release the lock, and then pull out the wiper blade assembly.
If you cannot eliminate the streaking even after following this method, replace the wiper blades using the following procedures.
WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADE ASSEMBLY s11az01
NOTE
Do not lower the wiper arm while the wiper blade assembly is removed.
1. Raise the wiper arm off the windshield. First raise the driver’ s side wiper arm and then raise the front passenger’ s side wiper arm.
Lock knob
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NOTE
Do not use a hard object to push the lock knob. The lock knob may be scratched.
3. When installing the wiper blade assembly, align it with the wiper arm connection part and then slide it in the opposite direction of removal to install. After installing the wiper blade assembly, check that the connection part is locked completely.
CAUTION
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Hold the wiper arm when replacing the wiper blade. Holding the wiper blade, may result in blade deformation.
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4. Hold the wiper arm by hand and slowly lower it in position.
WINDOW WIPER BLADE RUB- BER s11az05
Replace the wiper blade rubber according to the following procedure.