2006 Mazda MAZDA6 Owner's Manual - Page 300

Mazda6_8U66-EA-05F_Edition2 Page300 Tuesday, July 26 2005 11:27 AM Black plate (300,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance qReplacing Rear Window Wiper Blade (5-Door/Sport Wagon) When the wiper no longer cleans well, the blade is probably worn or cracked. Replace it. 2. Hold the end of the blade rubber and pull until the tabs are free of the metal support. Metal support CAUTION To prevent damage to the wiper arm and other components, don't move the wiper by hand. (5-Door) 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. 3. Remove the metal stiffeners from the blade rubber and install them in new blades. Tab Plastic locking clip CAUTION Don't bend or discard the stiffeners. You need to use them again. CAUTION To prevent damage to the rear window, don't let the wiper arm fall on it. 8-34 Form No.8U66-EA-05F