Replacing Windshield Wiper Blades- Page 400

2012 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 Mazda Speed 3 Owners Manual

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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

To prevent damage to the wiper arms
and other components, don't try to
sweep the wiper arm by hand.

1. Raise the wiper arm and turn the blade

assembly to expose the plastic locking
clip.
Compress the clip and slide the
assembly downward; then lift it off the
arm.

Plastic locking clip

CAUTION

To prevent damage to the windshield
let the wiper arm down easily, don't
let it slap down on the windshield.

2. Hold the end of the rubber and pull

until the tabs are free of the metal
support.

Metal support

Tab

3. Remove the metal stiffener from each

blade rubber and install them in the
new blade.

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Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

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  • 1. Raise the wiper arm and turn the blade assembly to expose the plastic locking clip.
  • 2. Hold the end of the rubber and pull until the tabs are free of the metal support.
  • 3. Remove the metal stiffener from each blade rubber and install them in the new blade.