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Replacement of Wiper Blades
will cause deterioration of the wiper blades .
. When you wish to raise the passenger-side wiper arm , first raise the driver-side wiper arm . Otherwise , the passenger-side wiper assembly and driver-side wiper assembly will touch each other , possibly resulting in scratches .
. Return the passenger-side wiper arm to its original position before returning the driver-side wiper arm to its original position . Otherwise , the passenger-side wiper assembly and driver-side wiper assembly will touch each other , possibly resulting in scratches .
. 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 .
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 .
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 .