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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.
NOTE
You can replace the wiper blades
yourself, however you cannot replace
the wiper arms.
If you want to replace the wiper arms,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Replacing Front Windshield Wiper
Blade rubbers
1. Move the wipers to the service
positions using the following
procedure.
a) Switch the vehicle power ON.
b) Switch the vehicle power OFF.
c) Press up the wiper switch to the
MIST position 2 times within 30
seconds after switching the
vehicle power OFF.
When the procedure is
completed, the wipers operate
and they stop at the service
positions.
2. Raise the wiper arms.
3. Slide the blade component in the
direction of the arrow while
pressing the wiper arm tab to
Inspection and Servicing/Cleaning
Vehicle Exterior Inspection
remove the blade component from
the wiper arm.
4.
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