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:
Pull the reclining lever up and adjust the
seatback to the desired position. Then
release the lever and make sure the
seatback is securely locked into place.
The seatback placed in a reclined position
can spring back upward with force when
the lever is pulled...
TRIP RESET switch
Type A combination meter
Type B combination meter
The fuel gauge is displayed when the
ignition is in the “ON” position, and it shows
the approximate amount of fuel remaining
in the tank.
The gauge indication may change slightly
during braking, turning or acceleration due
to fuel level movement in the tank...