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:
To ensure safety, the engine will not be
automatically restarted if the engine hood
is opened when the Auto Start Stop
system is in operation, even if the brake
pedal is released. In this case, check the
surrounding area and restart the engine by
normal operation...
Rear tie-down hole
The rear tie-down holes are located near
each of the jack-up reinforcements.
There is a plug in each rear tie-down hole.
To use the rear tie-down holes, remove the plugs. After using the rear tie-down
holes,
return the plugs to their original places...