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

1. Pull out the end of the blade rubber

1. Pull out the end of the blade rubber assembly to unlock it from the plastic support.

2. Pull the blade rubber assembly out of

2. Pull the blade rubber assembly out of the plastic support.

1) Metal spines

1) Metal spines

3. 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.

4. Align the claws of the plastic support

4. Align the claws of the plastic support with the grooves in the blade rubber assembly, then slide the blade rubber assembly into place.

Securely retain both ends of the rubber

Securely retain both ends of the rubber with the stoppers on the plastic support ends. If the rubber is not retained properly, the wiper may scratch the rear window glass.

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