Subaru Forester: Replacement of wiper blades / Rear window wiper blade rubber

- 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.

Metal spines
- 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.

- 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 with the stoppers on the plastic
support
ends. If the rubber is not retained properly,
the wiper may scratch the rear window
glass.
- 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.
WARNING
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...
Other information:
The towing hooks should be used only in
an emergency.
CAUTION
Use only the specified towing hooks
and tie-down hooks/holes. Never
use suspension parts or other parts
of the body for towing or tie-down
purposes.
Front towing hook
Take the towing hook, screwdriver and
jack handle out of the cargo area...
Roof rails
Roof crossbars
Roof tent
Occupants in the roof tent
The total weight on the roof rails –
including the roof crossbars, roof tent,
and all occupants and contents in the roof
tent – must not exceed either the vehicle’s
roof rail load limit (700 lbs (317 kg)), evenly
distributed, or the load limit of the roof
crossbars, whichever is lower...