Mazda 2005 3 4-DOOR Automobile User Manual


 
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CAUTION
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Don't bend or discard the stiffeners.
You need to use them again.
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If the metal stiffeners are switched,
the blade's wiping efficiency could
be reduced.
So don't use the driver's side metal
stiffeners on the passenger's side, or
vice versa.
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Be sure to reinstall the metal
stiffeners in the new blade rubber so
that the curve is the same as it was in
the old blade rubber.
4. Carefully insert the new blade rubber.
Then install the blade assembly in the
reverse order of removal.
qReplacing Rear Wiper Blade (5
Door)
When the wiper no longer cleans well, the
blade is probably worn or cracked.
Replace it.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the wiper arm
and other components, don't move the
wiper by hand.
1. Raise the wiper arm and rotate the
wiper blade to the right unti l it unlocks,
then remove the blade.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the rear window,
don't let the wiper arm fall on it.
2. Pull down the blade rubber and slide it
out of the blade holder.
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Maintenance andCare
Owner Maintenance
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