Mazda 2015 CX-5, Owner'S Manual

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3. Pull down the blade rubber and slide it
out of blade holder.
4. Remove the metal stiffeners from each
blade rubber and install them in the
new blade.
CAUTION
Ø
Do not bend or discard the
stiffeners. You need to use them
again.
Ø
If the metal stiffeners are
switched, the blade's wiping
efficiency could be reduced.
So do not use the driver's side
metal stiffeners on the passenger's
side, or vice versa.
Ø
Be sure to reinstall the metal
stiffeners in the new blade rubber
so that the curve is the same as it
was in the old blade rubber.
5. Carefully insert the new blade rubber.
Then install the blade assembly in the
reverse order of removal.
q
Replacing Rear Window Wiper
Blade
When the wiper no longer cleans well, the
blade is probably worn or cracked.
Replace it.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the wiper arm
and other components, do not move
the wiper by hand.
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
CX-5_8DR3-EC-14A_Edition3 Page388
Monday, June 30 2014 3:40 PM
Form No.8DR3-EC-14A