tip with tape to protect the wiper blade.
Cap lock
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4
Install a new wiper insert.
Make sure to push the wiper insert firmly
until the cap lock is engaged.
After installation, check that the cap lock is
locked securely.
5
Install the wiper blade to the wiper
arm.
Make sure to push the wiper blade until it is
locked.
When performing this operation, make
sure to hold the hook portion of the wiper
arm securely.
After installation, check that the wiper
blade is locked securely.
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After replacing the wiper inserts,
place the windshield wipers on the
windshield and lower them to the
retracted position. (P.277)
Do not drive the vehicle with the wind-
shield wipers lifted.
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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Replacing the rear wiper insert
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Have the rear wiper insert replaced by your
Lexus dealer.
Handling of the windshield wiper blades
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and inserts
Improper handling of the windshield wiper
blades and inserts may cause them to be
damaged. If it is difficult to follow the wiper
blade and insert replacement procedure
precisely, contact your Lexus dealer.
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