2007 Subaru Outback Owner's Manual - Page 379

Maintenance and service 11-43 . Return the passenger-side wiper arm to its original position before returning the driver-side wiper arm to its original position. Otherwise, the passenger-side wiper assembly and driver-side wiper assembly will touch each other, possibly resulting in scratches. If you cannot eliminate the streaking even after following this method, replace the wiper blades using the following procedures: & Windshield wiper blade rubber 1) Stopper 1) Metal support & Windshield wiper blade assembly 1. Raise the windshield wiper arm on the driver's side. 2. Next, raise the windshield wiper arm on the passenger's side. 3. Remove the wiper blade assembly by holding its pivot area and pushing it in the direction shown by the arrow while depressing the wiper blade stopper. 4. Install the wiper blade assembly to the wiper arm. Make sure that it locks in place. 5. Lower the windshield wiper arm on the passenger's side slowly while supporting it by hand. 6. Next, lower the windshield wiper arm on the driver's side slowly while supporting it by hand. 1. Grasp the locked end of the blade rubber assembly and pull it firmly until the stoppers on the rubber are free of the metal support. - CONTINUED -