Subaru Impreza Manuals 2017 Impreza Owner's Manual | Page 407

Maintenance and service/Replacement of wiper blades 11-31 & Window wiper blade rubber CAUTION Hold the wiper arm when replacing the wiper blade. Holding the wiper blade, may result in blade deforma- tion. 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. 3. When installing the wiper blade as- sembly, 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. 4. Hold the wiper arm by hand and slowly lower it in position. Replace the wiper blade rubber according to the following procedure. 1. Pull the wiper blade rubber until the slit on the underside of the wiper blade is in the removal position, as shown in the – CONTINUED –