Subaru Forester: Windshield wiper blade rubber - Replacement of wiper blades - Maintenance and service - Subaru Forester Owner's ManualSubaru Forester: Windshield wiper blade rubber

1) Support

1) Support

1. Grasp the locked end of the blade rubber assembly and pull it firmly until the stoppers on the rubber are free of the support.

1) Metal spines

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 support with the

3. Align the claws of the support with the grooves in the rubber and slide the blade rubber assembly into the support until it locks.

1) Claw

1) Claw
2) Stopper

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

    Windshield wiper blade assembly
    1. Raise the wiper arm off the windshield. 1) Open the cover 2) Pull down the wiper blade 2. Remove the wiper blade assembly by opening the cover and pulling it down in the direction shown i ...

    Rear window wiper blade assembly
    1. Raise the wiper arm off the rear window. 2. Turn the wiper blade assembly counterclockwise. 3. Pull the wiper blade assembly toward you to remove it from the wiper arm. 4. Install the wi ...

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