Subaru Forester: Replacement of wiper blades / Rear window wiper blade assembly
- Raise the wiper arm off the rear
window.

- Turn the wiper blade assembly counterclockwise.

- Pull the wiper blade assembly toward
you to remove it from the wiper arm.
- Install the wiper blade assembly to the
wiper arm. Make sure that it locks in place.
- Hold the wiper arm by hand and slowly
lower it in position.
Pull out the end of the blade rubber
assembly to unlock it from the plastic
support.
Pull the blade rubber assembly out of
the plastic support...
Other information:
Driver’s side temperature control dial
(Refer to “Automatic climate control
operation” and/or “Temperature
control”)
AUTO button (Refer to “Automatic climate
control operation”)
Air conditioner button (Refer to “Air
conditioner control”)
Air inlet selection button (Refer to “Air
inlet selection”)
MAX A/C button (Refer to “MAX A/C
mode (for type B and C)”)
Defroster button (Refer to “Defrosting”)
Rear window defogger button and outside
mirror defogger button (Refer to
“Defogger and deicer”)
Passenger’s side temperature control
dial (Refer to “Temperature control”)
SYNC button (Refer to “SYNC mode
(type B)”)
Fan speed control dial (Refer to “Fan
speed control”)
Airflow mode selection button (Refer to
“Airflow mode selection”)
ON/OFF button (Refer to “Automatic
climate control operation”)
NOTE
The climate control screen is displayed
on the multi-function display (color
LCD)...
The alarm system becomes armed when
the following operation is performed.
Close all windows and the moonroof (if
equipped) and turn the ignition switch to
the “OFF” position.
Carry the key and get out of the
vehicle.
Make sure that the engine hood is
locked...