Subaru Forester: Replacement of wiper blades / Windshield wiper blade assembly

1. Raise the wiper arm off the windshield.

   

   CAUTION

   Hold the wiper arm when replacing the wiper blade. Holding the wiper blade, may result in blade deformation.

   

   Lock knob

2. Hold the wiper blade connection by hand, push the lock knob to release the lock, and then pull out the wiper blade assembly.

   NOTE

   Do not use a hard object to push the lock knob. The lock knob may be scratched.

   

3. When installing the wiper blade assembly, align it with the wiper arm connection part and then slide it in the opposite direction of removal to install. After installing the wiper blade assembly, check that the connection part is locked completely.
4. Hold the wiper arm by hand and slowly lower it in position.