Mazda 2002 Miata MX-5 Owner's Manual page 199

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M Replacing Windshield Wiper
Blades
When the wipers no longer clean well, the
blades are probably worn or cracked.
Replace them.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the wiper arms
and other components, don't move the
wipers by hand.
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
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the windshield,
don't let the wiper arm fall on it.
Form No. 8Q42-EA-01F
Owner Maintenance
2. Hold the end of the rubber and pull
until the tabs are free of the metal
support.
Metal support
Tab
Pull out
3. Remove the metal stiffeners from the
blade rubber and install them in new
blades.
Stiffeners
Maintenance and Care
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