Subaru Forester: Replacement of wiper blades / Windshield wiper blade rubber
Replace the wiper blade rubber according to the following procedure.
![Subaru Forester. Windshield wiper blade rubber](images/windshield_wiper_blade_rubber-2178/1480/subaru_forester_windshield_wiper_blade_rubber_952.gif)
- 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.
![Subaru Forester. Windshield wiper blade rubber](images/windshield_wiper_blade_rubber-2178/1480/subaru_forester_windshield_wiper_blade_rubber_953.gif)
- Pull the end of the wiper blade rubber
through the slit to remove it.
![Subaru Forester. Windshield wiper blade rubber](images/windshield_wiper_blade_rubber-2178/1480/subaru_forester_windshield_wiper_blade_rubber_954.gif)
- Insert a new wiper blade rubber into
the slit. Do not insert the wiper blade
rubber into the wrong slit.
![Subaru Forester. Windshield wiper blade rubber](images/windshield_wiper_blade_rubber-2178/1480/subaru_forester_windshield_wiper_blade_rubber_955.gif)
- 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:
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When the Reverse Automatic Braking
(RAB) system is in operation, the range
between the vehicle and the detected
object will be indicated on the audio/navigation monitor. Also, warning sounds
will activate in 3 levels to warn the driver of
a potential collision...