Subaru WRX & WRX STI Manuals 2016 WRX & WRX STI Owner’s Manual | Page 530

Maintenance and service/Battery

with the grooves in the rubber and slide
the blade rubber assembly into the metal
support until it locks.

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Battery
WARNING

1)

Metal spines

2. If the new blade rubber is not provided
with two metal spines, remove the metal
spines from the old blade rubber and
install them in the new blade rubber.

3. Align the claws of the metal support

1)

Stopper

4. Be sure to position the claws at the
end of the metal support between the
stoppers on the rubber as shown. If the
rubber is not retained properly, the wiper
blade may scratch the windshield.

. Before beginning work on or near
any battery, be sure to extinguish
all cigarettes, matches, and lighters. Never expose a battery to an
open flame or electric sparks.
Batteries give off a gas which is
highly flammable and explosive.
. For safety, in case an explosion
does occur, wear eye protection
or shield your eyes when working near any battery. Never lean
over a battery.
. Do not let battery fluid contact
eyes, skin, fabrics, or paint because battery fluid is a corrosive
acid. If battery fluid gets on your
skin or in your eyes, immediately
flush the area with water thoroughly. Seek medical help immediately if acid has entered the
eyes.
If battery fluid is accidentally
swallowed, immediately drink a
large amount of milk or water,
and seek medical attention immediately.
. To lessen the risk of sparks,
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