Replacing Windshield Wiper- Page 462

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Before lifting the windshield wiper

blades o

ff

 the windshield, always

follow the procedure for moving the

windshield wiper blades. Otherwise,

a wiper blade, wiper arm, or the

hood could be damaged.

Refer to the Replacing Windshield

Wiper Blades (page 6-24) section

for the procedure on how to move

the windshield wiper blades to the

service position.

Contamination of either the

windshield or the blades with foreign

matter can reduce wiper e

ff

ectiveness.

Common sources are insects, tree sap,

and hot wax treatments used by some

commercial car washes.

If the blades are not wiping properly,

clean the window and blades with a

good cleaner or mild detergent; then

rinse thoroughly with clean water.

Repeat if necessary.

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Replacing Windshield Wiper

Blades

When the wipers no longer clean well,

the blades are probably worn or

cracked.

Replace them.

CAUTION

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To prevent damaging a windshield

wiper blade, wiper arm, or the hood,

perform the following procedure.

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Before lifting the windshield wiper

blades o

ff

 the windshield, always

move them to the service position.

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When putting the windshield

wiper blades back on the

windshield, make sure that they

are in the service position before

switching the ignition ON and

operating the windshield wipers.

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Replace with Mazda genuine wiper

blades. If they are replaced with

wiper blades other than a Mazda

genuine product, they may not wipe

with the same e

ffi

ciency as the

genuine product.

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To prevent damage to the wiper

arms and other components, do not

try to sweep the wiper arm by hand.

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Do not bend the blade rubber

unnecessarily when replacing it.

Otherwise, the metal sti

ff

ener in the

blade may deform and the

windshield wiper operation may be

adversely a

ff

ected.

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Do not hold a wiper blade by its end

when raising the wiper arm.

Otherwise, the part may deform and

the wiping performance may lower.

Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

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