2003 Mazda MAZDA6 Owner's Manual - Page 236

shuseizumi_J56J_8R29_EA_02I.book Page 22 Wednesday, October 16, 2002 9:51 AM Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Wiper Blades M Replacing Windshield Wiper Blades When the wipers no longer clean well, the blades are probably worn or cracked. Replace them. CAUTION Hot waxes applied by automatic car washes have been known to affect the cleanability of windows. Contamination of either the windshield or the blades with foreign matter can reduce wiper effectiveness. 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. CAUTION To prevent damage to the wiper arms and other components, don't move the wipers by hand. NOTE CAUTION To prevent damage to the wiper blades, don't use gasoline, kerosene, paint thinner, or other solvents on or near them. To prevent damage to the wiper arm blades when raising both the driver and passenger side wiper arms, raise the driver side wiper arm first. Conversely, when setting down the wiper arms, set the passenger side wiper arm down first. 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. Push Plastic locking clip 8-22 Form No. 8R29-EA-02I