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Installation [12/2019 - ]: Procedure

  1. INSTALL REAR WIPER RUBBER 
    1. Install the 2 rear wiper rubber backing plates to the rear wiper rubber as shown in the illustration.
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      Install in this Direction
      NOTE:

      Install the backing plates facing the correct direction.

    2. Insert the rear wiper rubber with the 2 rear wiper rubber backing plates through the second claw from the front of the rear wiper blade and then push it through each claw until the rear claw.
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      *a Second Claw *b Stopper
      Install in this Direction (1) Install in this Direction (2)
      Install in this Direction (3) - -
    3. After pushing the rear wiper rubber through the rear claw, pull it slightly over the rear stopper.
    4. Slide the rear wiper rubber through the front claw.
    5. Securely engage the rear wiper blade claw to the rear wiper rubber groove as shown in the illustration.
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      *a Correct
      *b Incorrect

      HINT: 

      • If the front claw of the rear wiper blade is not in the rear wiper rubber groove, grasp the rear wiper rubber and slide it up and down multiple times to insert the claw into the groove.
      • Applying a small amount of window washer fluid to the rear wiper rubber can make it easier to insert the claw into the groove.
  2. INSTALL REAR WIPER BLADE 
    1. Push the rear wiper blade as shown in the illustration to install it to the rear wiper arm.
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      Install in this Direction
    2. Engage the claw to install the rear wiper blade as shown in the illustration.
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      NOTE:

      Be careful not to damage the claw.

    3. Lower the rear wiper arm and blade assembly as shown in the illustration.
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    4. Engage the 2 guides to connect the rear wiper arm head cap as shown in the illustration.
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