Subaru Forester: Replacement of wiper blades / Windshield wiper blade rubber
Replace the wiper blade rubber according to the following procedure.

- Slit
- Pull the wiper blade rubber from the
right side in the order of (1), (2) and (3) until
the slit on the wiper blade can be seen
position.

- Pull the end of the wiper blade rubber
through the slit to remove it.

- Insert a new wiper blade rubber into
the slit. Do not insert the wiper blade
rubber into the wrong slit.

- Insert the wiper blade rubber into the
slit, then return to the tip of the position.
- Check that the wiper blade rubber is
fixed properly. If wiper blade rubbers are
not attached properly, they may scratch
the windshield.
- Attach the wiper blade.
NOTE
It may be difficult to perform the wiper
blade rubber replacement. We recommend
that you contact your SUBARU
dealer for wiper blade rubber replacement
if necessary.
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...
Other information:
Release the parking brake and put the
transmission in the neutral position.
The ignition switch should be in the
“ON” position while the vehicle is being
towed.
Take up slack in the towline slowly to
prevent damage to the vehicle.
WARNING
Never turn the ignition switch to
the “LOCK”/“OFF” position while
the vehicle is being towed because
the steering wheel and the
direction of the wheels will be
locked...
WARNING
Do not put any objects (including
straps or cords) over the steering
wheel pad, column cover, or
dashboard.
These objects could be entangled
with the steering
wheel, preventing the SRS
frontal airbag, etc. from operating
properly...